Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Description

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.

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.

Essential Skills

• 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience specifically using Plex Production Software.

• Exposure to capital expenditure analysis or budgeting.

• Experience supporting KPI/operational performance reporting in manufacturing environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.30/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Warren,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.