Plant Accountant

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Accountant to support financial operations in Mills River, NC . This hands-on accounting role serves as a key business partner to plant leadership, ensuring accurate cost accounting, inventory reporting, financial analysis, and compliance while identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability. This is a full time, 3+ month temporary assignment. Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below. Responsibilities Oversee cost accounting activities, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis Lead month-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting Prepare and analyze plant financial results, providing insights into operational and cost performance Partner with plant leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making Develop financial models and analyses to support pricing, capital investments, and continuous improvement initiatives Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventories, resolving discrepancies as needed Manage fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure tracking, and depreciation schedules Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies Support internal and external audits while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies Serve as a key financial business partner to operations leadership, translating operational activity into actionable financial insights Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis Experience xuwmhxw working with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills Solid understanding of GAAP and internal control principles Experience supporting contract manufacturing operations Hours: Temporary 3+ month contract assignment Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 100% onsite position Compensation