Plant Accountant Position Available In DeSoto, Mississippi

I hope you’re doing well! Our client, a leading manufacturer of activated carbon, is seeking a Plant Accountant / Operations professional to support their Pearl River MS manufacturing location. This individual will be responsible for overseeing financial operations including cost analyses, forecasting, creating financial strategies, etc. within the facility. We are seeking a boots-on-the-ground professional who has strong experience in cost accounting, inventory, forecasting, etc. in the manufacturing space. The site has 40+ employees. This is a direct hire role with upward mobility, a great salary, and bonus potential.

Must Haves:

A Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is required (Accounting or Finance) 5-7 years of Accounting/Finance experience in manufacturing is required 5+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst is preferred Hands on experience with: An ERP System (SAP is their main system) Power BI and/or similar tools (Power BI is what they use for Dashboards & Reporting) Advanced level experience with Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookups, etc.) Key responsibilities include: Manage all accounting operations specific to our manufacturing plant, including but not limited to inventory accounting, cost accounting, and expenditure tracking Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and reporting Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations regarding plant financials and operations Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to provide clear insights into plant performance Conduct variance analysis to identify cost drivers and recommend strategies to optimize financial performance Work closely with the production team to monitor and report on manufacturing costs, efficiency, and key performance metrics Responsible for the preparation of quarterly forecast updates Participate in the development and implementation of cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects Collaborate with plant management to prepare and manage the plant’s budget and strategic planning