Plant Accountant

This role oversees plant-level accounting activities, including full ownership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, ensuring accurate financial records, timely payments and collections, and compliance with accounting policies.

The position plays a critical role in supporting plant operations, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and the financial close process, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to drive cost accuracy and operational insight. This role also serves as a primary accounting resource at the plant, providing hands-on execution and ownership of transactional accounting activities.

Who We Are

Driven by continual innovation and trusted partnerships, ODL is a global leader in high-quality door and insulated glass solutions. For decades, our purpose has been simple: Make Your Life Better™ —for our customers, our communities, and our people.

With 14 global locations and thousands of employees, ODL has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® across all countries of operation. We invest in our people, celebrate growth, and foster a culture where accountability, innovation, and excellence thrive.

The Impact You’ll Drive

Financial Close & Reporting

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial close.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to maintain financial accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and plant-specific accounting policies.
• Support reporting enhancements, including financial reporting, analysis and reporting within ERP systems.
• Maintain accurate production and cost data for operational decision-making and reporting.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Support the maintenance of standard costs, including materials, labor, and overhead rates.
• Review and value inventory, ensuring accuracy of BOMs, routings, and cost elements.
• Analyze and explain variances for material, WIP, and absorption, partnering with manufacturing and supply chain teams.
• Support plant-level budget tracking and cost monitoring budgeting and forecasting for materials, labor, and overhead costs at the plant level.
• Analyze operational metrics, including scrap, purchase price variances, and zero-cost or duplicate inventory items.
• Support new product costing and business case analysis as needed.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Serve as the primary accounting contact at the plant for all financial activities.
• Perform end-to-end Accounts Payable activities, including invoice coding, entry, payment processing, and vendor support.
• Manage Accounts Receivable processes, including invoice generation, collections, credit application, and aging management.
• Monitor and support plant-level cash flow objectives, including DPO and DSO performance.
• Provide guidance to plant staff on AP/AR and other accounting processes as needed.

Audit & Operational Support

• Assist with audits, providing documentation and support for internal and external requests.
• Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.

What Sets You Up for Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Financial Accounting, Finance, or related field
• MBA, CPA, or CMA certification is a nice to have, but not required
• 2-6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or plant-based environment
• Broad knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and internal controls
• Proficiency with Oracle or similar ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Comfort operating with a high level of ownership and accountability for both transactional and analytical plant-level financial activities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a small team or solo accounting environment
• Hands-on AP/AR and month-end close experience

The Value We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Prescription Plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Plan
• Paid Vacation and 10 Holidays
• Health Club Reimbursement
• Bonus program
• Wellness program

• Ready to Make an Impact?
• If you’re a detail-driven accounting professional who thrives on accuracy, analysis, and partnering with operations to drive better business decisions, we’d love to meet you.
• Apply today and help support the financial integrity and operational success of ODL.

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)