Plant Accountant

Michael Page International

Lancaster, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$97,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Lancaster, SC
POSTED
11 days ago
This Senior Plant Accountant role supports plant accounting execution, costing accuracy, and inventory control across manufacturing operations. Reporting to a Regional Controller, the position plays a key role in forecast accuracy, margin integrity, and audit-ready financial processes. Client Details Our client is a well-established consumer products manufacturer with a long-standing history of operational excellence and continued investment in its people, systems, and facilities. The organisation values accountability, collaboration, and disciplined execution while maintaining a strong commitment to employee development and long-term stability. DescriptionSupport inventory management decisions and manufacturing cost controlsOwn variance analysis across multiple manufacturing sitesMaintain standard costing and ensure accurate product cost updatesOversee inventory reconciliation, cycle counts, and audit documentationAnalyse plant transactions for compliance with accounting policiesSupport monthly close activities and timely management reportingAssist with plant budgeting, forecasting, and cost reduction initiativesPartner with operations on BOMs, routings, and transformation projectsValidate savings tied to productivity, tariff, and process improvement initiatives Profile Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance3-5 years of plant or manufacturing accounting experienceStrong knowledge of inventory accounting and journal entriesWorking understanding of standard costing principlesERP experience (SAP strongly preferred)Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to close and reconciliationAnalytical, collaborative, and comfortable partnering with operations Job Offer Competitive base salary and annual bonus programmeComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage from day one401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time off and holidaysPaid parental leave and adoption assistanceLife, disability, and supplemental insurance optionsStable, growth-oriented manufacturing environmentClear opportunity for internal advancement MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/