• Plant Accountant

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Houston, TX)


    Description

    Plant Accountant – Manufacturing | East Houston, TX

    A Manufacturing company with operations across North America is seeking a hands-on Plant Accountant for their Houston facility, located just outside Beltway 8 on the East Side. This role offers the unique opportunity to not only manage plant-level accounting but also serve as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager and operations team, driving accountability, transparency, and operational insights.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Lead month-end close activities for the Houston plant and related departments

    + Analyze plant production cost variances and understand key operational drivers

    + Collaborate with the Group Cost Accountant to ensure accurate month-end inventory balances

    + Prepare monthly working papers, financial reports, and supporting documentation

    + Develop and improve accounts payable processes across the group of companies

    + Train new accounting team members on standard procedures for manufacturing plants

    + Work closely with plant operations to improve processes and drive performance

    Requirements

    Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (required)

    + 5+ years of accounting experience in a standard costing manufacturing environment (required)

    + ERP experience, preferably with Epicor or a similar system (required)

    + Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally with operations

    + Highly analytical with strong problem-solving abilities

    + Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

    + Proficient in Excel (Advanced)

    + Professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality

     

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