Plant Accountant

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Plant Accountantat our manufacturing plant in Elkhart, Indiana. This is a great opportunity to join an organization committed to operational excellence that offers stability, excellent benefits and a place to learn and grow professionally.

This position is responsible for analyzing and maintaining accounting oversight of product lines which will include preparation and analysis of reports, cost creation, financial analysis and frequent communication with various corporate departments, plant locations, and senior management. Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the Plant Accountant, you will be expected to provide accounting support on a product line basis.

Additional responsibilities as Accountant will include:

• Verify accuracy of department financial statements on a monthly basis
• Prepare journal entries as needed to support the product line
• Analyze and maintain quoting and production materials for consumer product operations
• Prepare monthly scheduling that analyzes the performance of various product lines
• Prepare monthly P&L analysis for review by management
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures under the direction of the Senior Cost Accountant
• Prepare schedules for corporate distribution
• Ad hoc projects as required

Skills/ Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with Accounting Focus
• 2+ years of accounting or costing experience preferably in a manufacturing environment, flexible upon experience gained while in college
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Prior experience with SAP, preferred
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to travel to plant locations up to 10%
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment in close proximity to co-workers and office personnel

Hours: The normal work hours for this position is Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm with a one-hour lunch break, plus occasional work at other times to support plant inventory.

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. Our Elkhart Branch employees average over 11 years of service with the company, and we'd like for you to join us! 

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.