Plant Accountant

LHH · Amherst, United States

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Plant Accountant for a growing manufacturing organization located west of Cleveland, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys partnering with operations, analyzing manufacturing performance, and driving financial accuracy in a plant environment. The Plant Accountant will play a key role in cost accounting, inventory analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while working closely with plant leadership. Based on internal Plant Accountant job information involving cost accounting, inventory valuation, forecasting, variance analysis, and manufacturing support responsibilities.

Plant Accountant

Location: West of Cleveland, Ohio

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, material, and overhead variances
• Maintain and monitor standard costing and inventory accuracy
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities
• Partner with plant operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability
• Support inventory audits, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
• Prepare financial analyses and management reporting for plant leadership
• Investigate financial discrepancies and recommend corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and reporting accuracy

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent from an accredited college or technical school preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial analysis
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• ERP experience required; SAP experience is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities
• Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with operations teams

LHH Recruitment Solutions offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and additional benefit offerings. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.