Staff Accountant - Manufacturing; CONTRACT

Aston Carter•Warren, MI

5d•$38 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations for a manufacturing facility, overseeing general ledger, month-end close, accounts payable and receivable, standard costing support, and financial analysis. This role involves leveraging Plex ERP to ensure accurate financial reporting, cost control, and data-driven insights for management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on manufacturing accounting experience and a strong understanding of US GAAP and standard costing principles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2+ years of manufacturing accounting experience.
Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting principles, including standard costing.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems, with Plex strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of US GAAP.
Experience with general ledger, month-end close, and account reconciliation.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience specifically using Plex Production Software.
Exposure to capital expenditure analysis or budgeting.
Experience supporting KPI/operational performance reporting in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Record and maintain accurate financial transactions including income, expenses, sales, purchases, and payments using Plex ERP.
Maintain the General Ledger, including balance sheet reconciliations and discrepancy resolution.
Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
Prepare and assist with monthly financial statements and reporting.
Review, verify, and process vendor invoices, and propose weekly payment schedules.
Maintain positive vendor relationships.
Generate and distribute customer invoices, apply customer payments, and monitor AR aging while following up on overdue accounts.
Support capital expenditure analysis, including financial justification and ROI evaluation.
Assist with budget tracking, variance analysis, and make recommendations.
Monitor and approve expenses; identify cost-saving opportunities.
Track and report Key Performance Metrics related to production efficiency, quality, and financial performance.
Utilize Plex production software for reporting, data analysis, and process optimization.
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and provide decision support to senior leadership.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, production, and leadership teams.