Plant Accountant - Edison, NJ

About the role

The Plant Accountant role focuses on cost accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment. This role reports to the Plant Manager and partners closely with plant operations and corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Aid in maintaining inventory accuracy through quarterly physical inventories, audits, and variance resolution.
• Manage monthly closing, prepare plant financial statements, and ensure standardized financial reporting in line with corporate timelines.
• Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plans, ensuring compliance with SOX internal controls and audit readiness.
• Participate in production meetings and conduct regular plant walkthroughs, providing day-to-day oversight of the plant accounting clerk and plant planner.
• Collaborate with corporate finance on reporting accuracy and control compliance, and support HR functions as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, and month-end close.
• Working knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Experience with SOX-aligned or internal control environments.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and process-focused work style.
• Comfortable managing plant accounting duties with minimal supervision.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines while working collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Auto req ID: 478607BR
• Minimum Education Required: Bachelors

Skills

• Cost Accounting
• Inventor Control
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• SOX Internal Controls

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Virtual healthcare through telemedicine.
• Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance.
• 401K with a 6% employer match.
• 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Tuition assistance and professional development programs.
• Full-time, on-site role located in Edison, NJ.

Pay

Compensation for this NJ-based position ranges from $85,000 to $110,000 per year and is based on experience, education, and skills.

Schedule

Standard plant schedule: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. Flexibility required during the month-end closing. Minimal travel up to 10% annually for accounting or leadership meetings. Regular on-site interaction with plant operations and corporate partners.

City

Edison

State

New Jersey