Plant Accountant

Plant Accountant

As the company continues to grow and evolve, we are seeking our first Plant Accountant 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.

Reporting 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis

• Prepare and maintain reconciliations for all inventory-related accounts
• Monitor daily production and analyze standard vs. actual cost variances
• Prepare bill of materials and evaluate costing accuracy of production runs
• Manage and prepare monthly close, journal entries, and financial statements
• Process raw consumption reports and assist with P&L analysis
• Develop management reports with focus on system accuracy and data presentation

Inventory & Audit Control

Operational Support & System Implementation

Administrative & Cross-Functional Tasks

Requirements & Qualifications :

Education & Experience

Technical Skills

Soft Skills

Physical Demands & Work Environment :

Schedule :

Company Overview :

We 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.