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Plant Accountant Roberts, WI Wire Harness & Cable Assembly / Manufacturing Full-Time Salary: 100k-130K Position Summary The Plant Accountant is responsible for financial oversight and analysis of plant operations, with a strong focus on manufacturing cost accounting, margin analysis, FP&A, and month-end close activities. This role partners closely with Plant Leadership, Operations, Engineering, and Corporate Finance to drive cost control, profitability, and data-driven decision-making within a wire harness and cable assembly manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Month-End Close Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for the plant Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, variance analyses, and account reconciliations Ensure accurate and timely reporting in compliance with GAAP and internal controls Support audits (internal and external) and maintain proper financial documentation Cost Accounting & Cost Control Maintain and analyze standard costs, labor rates, overhead absorption, and material costs Track and analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead, scrap, PPV) Partner with Operations and Engineering to identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities Monitor inventory valuation, WIP, scrap, and cycle count adjustments Margin Analysis & Profitability Perform detailed product, customer, and program-level margin analysis Analyze quoting assumptions vs. actual performance and support corrective actions Support continuous improvement initiatives by highlighting margin erosion risks Provide actionable insights to improve gross margin and plant profitability FP&A & Forecasting Lead plant-level budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes Develop financial models to support headcount planning, capital expenditures, and pricing decisions Track KPIs related to productivity, utilization, yield, and cost per unit Support long-range financial planning and scenario analysis Business Partnership & Operations Support Act as a financial partner to Plant Manager and leadership team Support new program launches, NPI cost tracking, and ramp-up analysis Collaborate with Supply Chain on inventory turns, excess & obsolete material, and cash flow Provide financial input for make/buy decisions and capital investment justifications Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Gross margin accuracy and improvement Manufacturing variance reduction Budget vs. Actual performance Inventory accuracy and turns On-time, accurate month-end close Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3–7+ years of experience in manufacturing or plant accounting Strong experience with cost accounting and margin analysis Hands‑on experience with month-end close in a manufacturing environment Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, NetSuite, or similar) Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling) Preferred Qualifications Experience in wire harness, electronics, or complex assembly manufacturing FP&A experience supporting plant or operations leadership Exposure to standard costing, PPAP/NPI environments, or regulated manufacturing CPA, CMA, or MBA a plus No subcontract requirement: No third‑party applicants will be considered. If you are a third‑party contracting company, please do not respond to this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr