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Gateway Search Associates
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Senior Plant Accountant
Gateway Search Associates · Boone County, Kentucky, United States
In short
The Senior Plant Accountant will manage site-level financial reporting, cost accounting, and inventory valuation while serving as a strategic partner to plant leadership. They are responsible for month-end closing processes, financial forecasting, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and GAAP.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. The role requires 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment, along with proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.
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Questions about this role
- Is this Gateway Search Associates role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $80,000–$110,000 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
Join a dynamic manufacturing team as a Senior Plant Accountant and take ownership of site-level financial reporting, cost accounting, and operational strategy within a thriving manufacturing environment. In this role, you will not just sit behind a spreadsheet—you will serve as a strategic financial partner to our plant operations leadership, transforming raw data into actionable business insights that drive site performance. If you are looking for a role with high visibility, operational impact, and a clear path for professional growth, this is your next career step.
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Join a dynamic manufacturing team as a Senior Plant Accountant and take ownership of site-level financial reporting, cost accounting, and operational strategy within a thriving manufacturing environment.
In this role, you will not just sit behind a spreadsheet—you will serve as a strategic financial partner to our plant operations leadership, transforming raw data into actionable business insights that drive site performance. If you are looking for a role with high visibility, operational impact, and a clear path for professional growth, this is your next career step.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Accounting & Inventory Management: Track and optimize production costs, oversee inventory valuation, manage scrap metrics, and analyze operational variances at the manufacturing plant.
Financial Reporting & Month-End Closing: Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing processes, ensuring precise general ledger reconciliations under GAAP.
Financial Analysis & Operational Forecasting: Partner directly with plant leadership to analyze site performance, build robust budgets, and develop accurate financial forecasts.
Compliance & Audit Readiness: Maintain financial integrity by ensuring strict adherence to corporate financial policies and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing, plant, or industrial setting.
Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
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