Plant Accountant

u003cdivu003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003ePlant Accountantu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eSUMMARY:u003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eAs the company continues to grow and evolve, we are seeking our first u003cstrongu003ePlant Accountantu003c/strongu003e to join the Hastings team. This newly created role will serve as a critical financial partner between operations and accounting, helping support plant-level decision-making through data integrity, inventory control, and cost accounting accuracy.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eReporting jointly to the Plant Manager and Corporate Accounting in Jacksonville, this position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial, statistical, and operational data is captured and reported. The ideal candidate will have a strong cost accounting foundation, exceptional Excel skills, and the ability to bridge operational and financial priorities.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:u003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCost Accounting u0026Financial Analysisu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrepare and maintain reconciliations for all inventory-related accountsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMonitor daily production and analyze standard vs. actual cost variancesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrepare bill of materials and evaluate costing accuracy of production runsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eManage and prepare monthly close, journal entries, and financial statementsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProcess raw consumption reports and assist with Pu0026L analysisu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDevelop management reports with focus on system accuracy and data presentationu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eInventory u0026Audit Controlu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCoordinate and support annual physical inventory countsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCollaborate with operations to implement inventory control proceduresu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eIdentify and resolve discrepancies between operational practices and financial recordsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eReconcile Great Plains (GP), Korber, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEnsure proper execution of inventory transactions and variance resolutionu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eOperational Support u0026System Implementationu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAct as a key liaison between the Hastings plant and Jacksonville’s accounting teamu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProvide ongoing support for capital projects and cross-functional initiativesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePartner through the ERP system transition from Korber/GP to RF Smart and NetSuiteu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSchedule and process daily inventory transactions and work order paperworku003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAdministrative u0026Cross-Functional Tasksu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupport the Accounts Payable process in PaperSaveu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssist with logistics/shipping and ensure order accuracy (pick tickets, freight coordination)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eWork closely with the plant team on data entry, reporting, and administrative tasksu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupervise and support the inventory office clerk roleu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eREQUIREMENTS u0026QUALIFICATIONS:u003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation u0026Experienceu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eBachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred) or equivalent experience (2-4 years)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrior experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferredu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience with Great Plains, WMS, NetSuite, or RF Smart a strong plusu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTechnical Skillsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong cost accounting and inventory management skillsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAdvanced Microsoft Excel knowledge (including complex formulas)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience with ERP/WMS systems and data reconciliationu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSoft Skillsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong work ethic with attention to detail and accuracyu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to work independently and as part of a teamu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eHigh level of organization, time management, and adaptabilityu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003ePHYSICAL DEMANDS u0026WORK ENVIRONMENT:u003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMay lift up to 50 lbs; ability to stand, bend, reach, twist, and climb stairsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eWork includes time in refrigerated areas (35-45?F)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFast-paced environment; ability to manage stress and competing prioritiesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMust be able to wear required PPEu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eSCHEDULE:u003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFull-time position, Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdaysu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eTypical schedule is 8-hour shifts with minimal overtimeu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eNo travel requiredu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eCOMPANY OVERVIEW:u003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eWe are a privately owned, growing food manufacturing company offering a competitive compensation package including health/dental coverage and a retirement plan. We value diversity, integrity, and a collaborative team culture. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all qualified applicants.u003c/pu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Grand Island, NE ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'ID9-2724129

Created: 2025-10-06