Plant Cost Accountant

We are looking for a highly skilled Plant Cost Accountant to join our team at a manufacturing facility in Memphis, Tennessee. This role is integral to maintaining financial accuracy and efficiency, with a focus on fixed asset management, inventory reporting, and operational analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and demonstrate exceptional analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities:
• Manage fixed assets by overseeing commissioning, decommissioning, and conducting audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate capital expenditures, including processing invoices, maintaining project tracking systems, and capitalizing assets.
• Collect, analyze, and report inventory data, including daily transfers, packaging line variances, and weekly physical count reconciliations.
• Perform operational reviews by analyzing manual field data and comparing it with automated checkpoints to ensure data consistency.
• Support month-end close processes by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy in the general ledger.
• Assist in the creation of manufacturing budgets, mid-year forecasts, year-end reviews, and audit requests.
• Track and forecast expenses through general ledger reviews to support management reporting.
• Contribute to longer-term raw material trend analysis and weekly rice reconciliations through cross-training and collaboration.
• Provide backup support for other accounting personnel as needed, ensuring seamless operations.
• Handle additional tasks as assigned by the Plant Accounting Supervisor or other management personnel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in cost accounting, including standard and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP or SAP S/4HANA systems.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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