Senior Plant Accountant at Vaco, LLC
Monroe, MI
About the Job
Job Title: Senior Plant Accountant
Job Summary:
The Senior Plant Accountant is responsible for managing the plant's accounting activities, including cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
This role involves close collaboration with plant management to support operational and financial decision-making, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for budget-to-actual differences.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of the plant's financial data.
Cost Accounting:
Oversee the cost accounting processes, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis.
Monitor and analyze production costs and recommend cost-saving measures.
Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Provide financial projections and analysis to support business planning.
Internal Controls and Compliance:
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS).
Maintain and enhance internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
Plant Operations Support:
Collaborate with plant management to provide financial insights and support operational decision-making.
Conduct financial analysis of plant projects, including capital expenditures and process improvements.
Assist in developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for the plant.
Team Leadership and Development:
Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, providing guidance and training as needed.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment within the accounting team.
Ad-Hoc Projects and Analysis:
Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
Provide financial analysis and support for various strategic initiatives.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 2-7 years of accounting experience, with at least 1 years in a manufacturing environment.
Skills:Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices.
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis tools.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Job Summary:
The Senior Plant Accountant is responsible for managing the plant's accounting activities, including cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
This role involves close collaboration with plant management to support operational and financial decision-making, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for budget-to-actual differences.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of the plant's financial data.
Cost Accounting:
Oversee the cost accounting processes, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis.
Monitor and analyze production costs and recommend cost-saving measures.
Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Provide financial projections and analysis to support business planning.
Internal Controls and Compliance:
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS).
Maintain and enhance internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
Plant Operations Support:
Collaborate with plant management to provide financial insights and support operational decision-making.
Conduct financial analysis of plant projects, including capital expenditures and process improvements.
Assist in developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for the plant.
Team Leadership and Development:
Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, providing guidance and training as needed.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment within the accounting team.
Ad-Hoc Projects and Analysis:
Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
Provide financial analysis and support for various strategic initiatives.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 2-7 years of accounting experience, with at least 1 years in a manufacturing environment.
Skills:Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices.
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis tools.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
