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Plant Accountant

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Syracuse, NY (In Person)

$64,480 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 15 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/21/2026

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Job Description

Plant Accountant Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00
PM Pay:
Up to $31/hour (DOE)
Duration:
Up to 6 months, with potential for permanent hire
Location :
Syracuse, NY 13204 About the Company Our client is a large, farmer-supported dairy manufacturing organization that processes raw milk into a variety of finished products distributed to retailers and food service partners. The company operates multiple production facilities and manages the full lifecycle of dairy production—from sourcing and processing to packaging and distribution—while maintaining a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence. Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Plant Accountant to support daily accounting operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is heavily focused on inventory tracking, production reporting, and loss analysis, requiring strong collaboration with plant personnel and operations teams. Key Responsibilities Prepare and analyze daily plant, cooler, and warehouse loss reports Perform data entry and reconciliation for: Raw milk hauling tickets Daily production output Cooler receipts and inventory Packaging and ingredient receipts Raw milk inventory and batch records Cooler dumps and reprocessed products Conduct daily inventory reconciliation, partnering closely with plant and production teams to verify accuracy Support month-end inventory processes for ingredients and packaging Prepare and analyze monthly warehouse settlement reports, including packaging and ingredient variances Track bulk milk and cream transfers and generate related reports Assign GL accounts and process invoices using APSmart Maintain manufacturing records to support audits and compliance Assist with plant-level reporting and ad hoc project support Partner with plant leadership and cost accounting teams on various initiatives Qualifications Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Associate degree and/or 3+ years of related accounting experience required