Plant Accountant

ESC has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Accountant to support a manufacturing operation in Edison, NJ . This full-time, onsite opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with manufacturing experience who enjoys partnering with operations to drive financial accuracy, inventory integrity, and cost control. The Plant Accountant will play a key role in plant-level accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while collaborating closely with plant leadership and corporate finance. Responsibilities Support plant-level accounting and financial operations within a manufacturing environment. Assist with inventory accuracy by coordinating physical inventories, investigating variances, and maintaining inventory controls. Prepare monthly financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and standardized financial reporting in accordance with corporate deadlines. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, annual operating plans, and financial analysis. Maintain standard costs, cost accounting processes, and bills of materials to ensure accurate product costing. Support compliance with SOX internal controls and maintain audit-ready documentation. Participate in production meetings and perform regular plant walkthroughs to identify operational and costing opportunities. Partner with plant leadership to analyze manufacturing costs, operational performance, and financial results. Collaborate with corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and financial integrity. Provide day-to-day guidance and support to plant accounting and planning personnel. Assist with HR-related administrative support as needed. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiencies. Maintain strong relationships with plant operations, finance, and corporate stakeholders while supporting a collaborative team environment. Must Have Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Minimum of 3+ years of manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance experience . Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, and month-end close processes . Working knowledge of GAAP principles. Experience working within SOX-compliant or strong internal control environments . Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner across operations and finance. Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative manufacturing team. Nice to Have Qualifications Experience supporting plant-level manufacturing operations. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating planning. Experience maintaining standard costs and bills of materials. Experience participating in inventory audits and physical inventory processes. Experience partnering with production teams and plant leadership on financial performance initiatives. Previous ERP system experience within a manufacturing environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr