Plant Accountant

Purpose

Provide comprehensive financial, cost accounting, and analytical support for the Corsicana, TX chemical manufacturing plant. Partner with the Plant Controller and plant leadership to deliver accurate financial reporting, support operational decision-making, ensure compliance with policies, and drive cost efficiency. This onsite role reports to the Plant Controller.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Track and review manufacturing spending; propose reclassification entries or accruals as needed and identify anomalies for management.
• Perform financial and manufacturing analysis, including variance analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provide cost of goods sold (COGS) forecasts, including standard cost, purchase price variance (PPV), and manufacturing variances.
• Investigate and explain financial variances; prepare plant reports with variance explanations.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors for quarterly and annual audits.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Manage inventory accuracy, reconciliations, and financial impact analysis.
• Perform cost runs and validate product costing in close collaboration with Engineering.
• Analyze production and purchase price variances.

Month-End Close

• Prepare journal entries, including accruals and reclassifications.
• Reconcile accrual and prepaid accounts and support audits.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of financial data and ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and SOX internal controls.
• Review trade and intercompany revenue and COGS for accuracy and help ensure intercompany receivables and payables are in balance.

Budgeting & Planning

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.
• Calculate labor and overhead rates.

Business Partnership

• Provide financial insights to plant leadership.
• Support operational-efficiency and cost-improvement projects.
• Support corporate data requests, including government surveys and tax requests.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with SAP, primarily GL, Costing, Procurement, and Inventory, in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify errors or inconsistencies and take appropriate action.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong flexibility, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work overtime as required for closing activities, budget deadlines, or special projects.
• Minimal travel required (less than 5%).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000–$115,000 per year.
• Health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, performance-based bonus/commission, and continuing education.