Hybrid Plant Accountant at Weiss-Aug

Description

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter. 

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us? 

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Plant Accountant to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be the key financial partner for our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for the preparation of the plant's monthly financial statements, ensuring the integrity of our financial data, and providing essential analysis and insight to support operational performance and cost control.

The Plant Accountant will be a vital link between plant operations and corporate finance. This individual will manage all aspects of plant-level accounting, with a focus on standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis. They will collaborate closely with the VP/GM and the Operations team to drive efficiency and profitability.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close:

• Lead the plant-level monthly financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries and account reconciliations related to inventory, COGS, and manufacturing costs.
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to plant management and corporate leadership.
• Assist  with the preparation of ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.

Cost Accounting & Analysis:

• Assist in maintaining the standard cost system, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and overhead application rates.
• Conduct detailed monthly analysis of manufacturing variances (e.g., Purchase Price Variance, Labor, Overhead, Scrap, and Yield).
• Partner with Operations to identify root causes of variances and recommend specific actions for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Provide cost data to support new product development, pricing decisions, and operational efficiency initiatives

Inventory Management:

• Oversee all inventory accounting functions, including valuation, reconciliation, and reserves for obsolete or slow-moving inventory.
• Manage and reconcile perpetual inventory records to general ledger balances.
• Coordinate and oversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs, investigating and resolving discrepancies

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Collaborate with the Operations team to develop and manage the plant's annual operating budget.
• Provide ongoing support for financial forecasting, particularly for manufacturing costs and inventory levels

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Ensure all plant accounting processes and controls follow company policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing accounting environment.
• Knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex, JD Edwards) is required.
• Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) are a must.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with both financial and non-financial personnel.
• High attention to detail, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work independently.

This position is at our East Hanover, NJ location.

Other Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision 
• 401 (k) with company match
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Cigna Wellness Incentive Program 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance
• Sun Life – Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance 
• Smoking Cessation Program 
• Pet Insurance 

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply.
Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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