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Plant Accountant

Michael Page, Lancaster, SC, United States


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. Description Support inventory management decisions and manufacturing cost controls Own variance analysis across multiple manufacturing sites Maintain standard costing and ensure accurate product cost updates Oversee inventory reconciliation, cycle counts, and audit documentation Analyse plant transactions for compliance with accounting policies Support monthly close activities and timely management reporting Assist with plant budgeting, forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives Partner with operations on BOMs, routings, and transformation projects Validate savings tied to productivity, tariff, and process improvement initiatives Profile Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 3-5 years of plant or manufacturing accounting experience Strong knowledge of inventory accounting and journal entries Working understanding of standard costing principles ERP experience (SAP strongly preferred) Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to close and reconciliation Analytical, collaborative, and comfortable partnering with operations Job Offer Competitive base salary and annual bonus programme Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage from day one 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off and holidays Paid parental leave and adoption assistance Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment Clear 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.