Plant Accountant - Manufacturing in Salt Lake City, UT
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Salary
$75,000 per year
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Plant Accountant - Manufacturing in Salt Lake City, UT
$75,000 per year
Job description
Plant Accountant – Manufacturing
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Role Overview:
The Plant Accountant partners with plant leadership and Corporate Finance to ensure accurate plant-level accounting, cost accounting support, and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the Corporate CFO, this role supports operational performance through financial insights and strong internal controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform monthly plant close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and cost analysis
- Prepare and report plant KPIs with detailed variance analysis
- Maintain and reconcile inventory accounts for raw materials, work in progress (WIP), finished goods, and variances
- Ensure accurate ERP transaction processing related to inventory, labor, production, and scrap
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost/volume/profit analysis
- Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle count programs
- Assist with internal controls, audits, and capital expenditure tracking
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing Cost Accounting
- 5+ years preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely and accurate plant close
- Proficient in manufacturing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor/CSI
- Strong cost accounting and inventory management knowledge
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Ability to work cross-functionally within a manufacturing environment
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (On-site, not remote eligible)
Salary: $75,000 per year
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or on-site?
This is a full-time, on-site position located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and remote work is not eligible.
What kind of experience do I need for this Plant Accountant role?
You need at least 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Cost Accounting and 5 years preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and managing timely plant close activities.
What salary does this job offer?
The salary for this position is USD 75,000 per year.
What are the main responsibilities of this Plant Accountant role?
You will perform monthly plant close activities, prepare plant KPIs with variance analysis, maintain inventory accounts, support budgeting and forecasting, coordinate physical inventory counts, and assist with internal controls and audits.
Do I need specific software skills for this job?
Yes, proficiency in manufacturing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or Infor/CSI is required, along with advanced Excel skills.