Line of Business: Cement & White
Pay Range: $86,850.00 - $115,796.66
Position SummaryWe are seeking a Plant Accountant to support the financial and operational performance of our cement manufacturing facility in Leeds, Alabama. This on-site position is responsible for plant accounting, cost analysis, inventory, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, while partnering closely with plant operations.
What You'll Be Doing- Perform month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and P&L review.
- Analyze manufacturing costs and variances, including raw materials, fuel, power, maintenance, labor and overhead.
- Manage inventory accounting, including reconciliation, physical inventories, valuation and adjustments.
- Support fixed asset and CAPEX accounting, including project spending, capitalization, additions, disposals, and verifications.
- Support preparation of budgets and forecasts and analyze actual results against plan.
- Partner with Plant Management and Operations to identify cost savings, risks and performance improvement opportunities.
- Maintain effective internal controls and support internal and external audits.
- Ensure accurate and timely accounting and reporting, compliance with company accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
What Are We Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience; experience in manufacturing, cement, aggregates, mining or another industrial environment is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, cost accounting, budgeting, inventory, internal controls, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency with ERP platform. SAP experience preferred.
- Strong Excel, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work closely with Plant Management, Operations, and Corporate Teams.
Work Environment- Comfortable working in an active, fast-paced cement plant environment, including periodically entering production and operating areas while following all applicable safety requirements.
- Frequent interaction with plant leadership, operations teams, and corporate finance partners.
What Success Looks Like- Accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Strong inventory and cost controls.
- Clear analysis of plant financial performance.
- Effective partnership between Finance and Operations.
- Continuous improvement in plant costs and financial processes.
What We Offer- Competitive base salary, $86,850 to $115,797 annually and participation in our annual incentive plan.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
- Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
- Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
