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Job Title: Senior Accountant – Plant Operations
Location:
Mishawaka, IN
Job Type:
Full-Time
Pay Rate : $80,000-$85,000/yr
Job Summary
The
Senior Accountant
is a key member of the plant finance team, responsible for overseeing general accounting operations, ensuring accurate inventory valuation, managing capital expenditure accounting, and supporting month-end and year-end close activities. This role plays a critical part in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, with detailed analysis of departmental spending to drive operational efficiency and financial integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Valuation and Product Costing
Perform timely costing of new products and updates related to recipe changes. Analyze gross margins and compare actuals to expected percentages to identify variances. Ensure proper inventory valuation utilizing the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) method.
Fixed Assets and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX)
Maintain and regularly update the fixed asset register. Accurately place assets into service and process asset disposals in a timely manner. Ensure consistency and accuracy in the useful life of similar asset categories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track project expenditures and report actuals against budget.
General Accounting and Reporting
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and intercompany transactions. Support month-end and year-end close processes by reconciling accounts and compiling financial reports. Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, external regulations, and corporate controls. Assist with audits by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to inquiries. Serve as a backup for accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice processing and payment runs. Perform other accounting and financial duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Relevant accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles. Proficiency with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or Oracle. Advanced Excel skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong communication skills and the ability to convey financial information clearly. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O). Background in public accounting. Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Familiarity with IFRS or other international accounting frameworks.
Join our team
and contribute to a collaborative, dynamic work environment where financial accuracy and operational insight drive strategic decision-making. Qualified applicants will be contacted within 24 hours. We look forward to speaking with you!
Zing Recruiting, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Zing’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains to be a #1 priority. Zing Recruiting is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization. We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and will work to provide accommodation to those who need it.
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Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Zing Recruiting by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
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Job Title: Senior Accountant – Plant Operations
Location:
Mishawaka, IN
Job Type:
Full-Time
Pay Rate : $80,000-$85,000/yr
Job Summary
The
Senior Accountant
is a key member of the plant finance team, responsible for overseeing general accounting operations, ensuring accurate inventory valuation, managing capital expenditure accounting, and supporting month-end and year-end close activities. This role plays a critical part in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, with detailed analysis of departmental spending to drive operational efficiency and financial integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Valuation and Product Costing
Perform timely costing of new products and updates related to recipe changes. Analyze gross margins and compare actuals to expected percentages to identify variances. Ensure proper inventory valuation utilizing the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) method.
Fixed Assets and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX)
Maintain and regularly update the fixed asset register. Accurately place assets into service and process asset disposals in a timely manner. Ensure consistency and accuracy in the useful life of similar asset categories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track project expenditures and report actuals against budget.
General Accounting and Reporting
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and intercompany transactions. Support month-end and year-end close processes by reconciling accounts and compiling financial reports. Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, external regulations, and corporate controls. Assist with audits by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to inquiries. Serve as a backup for accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice processing and payment runs. Perform other accounting and financial duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Relevant accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles. Proficiency with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or Oracle. Advanced Excel skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong communication skills and the ability to convey financial information clearly. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O). Background in public accounting. Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Familiarity with IFRS or other international accounting frameworks.
Join our team
and contribute to a collaborative, dynamic work environment where financial accuracy and operational insight drive strategic decision-making. Qualified applicants will be contacted within 24 hours. We look forward to speaking with you!
Zing Recruiting, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Zing’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains to be a #1 priority. Zing Recruiting is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization. We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and will work to provide accommodation to those who need it.
#ZINGZIP
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Zing Recruiting by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Accountant” roles.
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