Interim Plant Controller

Our manufacturing client is seeking an Interim Plant Controller or Senior Accountant for a 3 – 6 month project.

Job Title: Interim Plant Controller / Senior Accountant

Location: Hybrid – Tupelo & Clarksdale, MS

Pay Rate: $55–$65/hour

What’s the Job?

• Support monthly close activities, including journal entries, inventory reconciliation, WIP review, and cost variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and internal controls, including shipping/receiving, cycle counts, and physical inventories.
• Perform plant cost accounting activities such as standard costing, PPV analysis, BOM reconciliation, and material variance analysis.
• Oversee or support fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, disposals, and periodic physical counts.
• Prepare and communicate plant financial and operating results; support internal and external audit activities.
  
  

What’s Needed?

• 5 years’ accounting experience in a manufacturing / plant environment including strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and plant cost controls.
• Experience in an SAP ERP environment (required).
• Working understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and internal controls.
• Ability to quickly learn processes, analyze issues, and operate independently with limited supervision.
• Preferred Titles/ Backgrounds: Candidates with backgrounds such as Plant Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accountant are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the experience and skill requirements.
  
  

What’s in it for me?

• Optional Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Consultant Care Support.
• Free Training to upgrade your skills.
• Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals.
  
  

If this is a role that interests you and you would like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

JEFFERSON WELLS - Who We Are:

Jefferson Wells (www.jeffersonwells.com), a division of ManpowerGroup, is a professional services firm delivering solutions in Finance & Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance and Tax. We put people to work in contract/consulting projects, as well as temp-to-perm jobs and permanent direct-hire positions with our clients