Plant Accounting Manager Job at firstPRO, Inc in Lititz

Job Overview

The Plant Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing financial management, asset oversight, and plant accounting for our client's plant. The role plays a key part in tracking operational performance and driving financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial closing processes, including preparing journal entries and generating reports.
• Review and update inventory reserves as needed.
• Conduct detailed analysis of plant cost center expenses on a monthly basis.
• Monitor spare parts spending and manage related inventory.
• Gather and report on plant production metrics and labor statistics.
• Provide financial data for capital projects and new product development.
• Offer guidance on appropriate spending classifications (capital vs. operational expenses).
• Update and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production Routings when necessary.
• Set and manage Standard Costs for the plant’s products.
• Perform the annual review of unit standard costs, including labor rates, variable overhead, and technical structure rates.
• Collaborate with plant and warehouse teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive improvements.
• Assist plant management in preparing budgets for labor, variable overhead, and technical structures.
• Strengthen internal controls to protect plant assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong understanding of cost accounting.
• Proficiency in SAP