About this opportunity
Educated Solutions Corp lists this Plant Accountant opportunity in plover, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
ESC has an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Plant Accountant to support our premier multi-national packaging client. The Plant Accountant is responsible for supporting plant-level accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory control activities within a publicly traded manufacturing environment. This role assists with month-end close, inventory accounting, standard costing, financial analysis, and corporate reporting requirements while gaining exposure to the broader financial operations of the plant. The Plant Accountant helps ensure compliance with GAAP and SOX internal control requirements, supports audit activities, and works with Corporate Finance to maintain accurate financial records and reporting.
This role partners closely with the Plant Manager, Director of Operations, and operational leadership to analyze production costs, labor, materials, overhead, and inventory levels, using financial insight to support decision‑making, cost control, and operational efficiency. The Plant Controller participates in production meetings, conducts plant walkthroughs, manages front‑office staff, and supports audits, forecasts, annual operating plans, and strategic initiatives while ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
Plant Culture and Work Environment
Structured manufacturing operation with a predictable daily and monthly rhythm
Collaborative, close‑knit workforce with strong engagement across departments
Regular interaction with plant management and corporate finance partners
Emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and clear communication
Active participation in production meetings and routine plant walkthroughs
An environment that values accuracy, organization, and follow‑through
What You’ll Do as a Plant Accountant
Assist with inventory accuracy, including quarterly physical inventories, audit cadence, and variance resolution
Manage monthly closing, plant financial statements, and standardized financial reporting in accordance with corporate timelines
Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan submissions
Maintain standard costs, cost accounting processes, and bills of materials (BOMs)
Manage compliance with SOX internal controls and maintain audit readiness
Participate in production meetings and conduct regular plant walkthroughs
Partner with plant management on manufacturing finance and cost management
Provide day‑to‑day oversight of the plant accounting clerk and plant planner
Collaborate with corporate finance on reporting accuracy and control compliance
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance,
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
Prior people management experience preferred
JD Edwards or ERP system experience preferred
Worksite address
plover, WI, 54467, US
Who can apply
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