Plant Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Plant Accountant to serve as a key contributor within the Accounting & Finance team. This position performs advanced accounting functions, supports financial reporting, maintains the integrity of accounting records, and assists the Director of Finance with month-end close, budgeting, analysis, and special projects. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

·         Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation.

·         Maintain general ledger accounts and account reconciliations.

·         Coordinate and support month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

·         Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.

·         Analyze financial results and investigate variances, discrepancies, and unusual transactions.

·         Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.

·         Support cash management activities, including bank reconciliations and cash forecasting.

·         Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.

·         Support and maintain cost accounting processes, including inventory accounting and job costing activities.

·         Collaborate with operations and other departments to gather information and support business objectives.

·         Prepare schedules and documentation supporting internal and external audits.

·         Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and GAAP.

·         Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within accounting workflows.

·         Utilize Microsoft Excel and ERP systems to develop analyses, reconciliations, and reporting schedules.

·         Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with cost accounting and job costing in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliation processes.
• ERP experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience with ERP systems such as QuickBooks Online or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience with inventory accounting and manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting external audits and financial statement preparation.

Atmos-Tech Industries is a full-service manufacturer of controlled environments and cleanroom products - in-house design, production, and testing from our headquarters in Ocean, New Jersey.
Founded in 1971, over 50 years of custom cleanroom engineering for demanding, regulated industries.