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Masco Corporation

Plant Accounting Manager

Morgantown, KY · On-site

$88K - $139K/yr

The Plant Accounting Manager will support plant operations management financially by maintaining the general ledger, handling month-end close, forecasting and budgeting, controlling inventory, and ...

Satori Digital

Plant Accounting Manager

Lawton, OK · On-site

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to lead monthly close processes, ensure SOX compliance, manage inventory costing, and support continuous improvement in plant accounting. Ideal for finance ...

Masco Corporation

Plant Accounting Manager

Troutman, NC · On-site

$88K - $139K/yr

The Plant Accounting Manager will support plant operations management financially by maintaining the general ledger, handling month-end close, forecasting and budgeting, controlling inventory, and ...

Staffingine LLC

Plant Accounting Manager

Lawton, OK · On-site

Plant Accounting Manager Job Location: Lawton,US Job Type: Full-Time * Assist in the monthly/quarterly financial reporting, special analyses at the manufacturing plant. Ensure processes are compliant ...

TPC Group

Manager, Plant Accounting

Houston, TX · On-site

Position Summary The Plant Accounting Manager leads plant-level accounting and financial analysis to support operational decision-making and executive reporting. This role is a key leadership ...

Silgan Containers

Plant Accountant

Plover, WI

$65K - $82K/yr

This role focuses on cost accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment. The Plant Accountant ...

Silgancontainers

Plant Accountant

Plover, WI · On-site

$65K - $82K/yr

This rolefocuses oncost accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment. The Plant Accountant ...

Silgan

Plant Accountant

Plover, WI · On-site

$65K - $82K/yr

This role focuses on cost accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment. The Plant Accountant ...

PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group

Plant Accountant

New Galilee, PA · On-site

$65K - $81K/yr

Reports to the Plant Accounting Manager.Individuals with Disabilities: PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group wants all interested and qualified candidates to be able to use the career site to review and ...

PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group

Plant Accountant

New Galilee, PA · On-site

$65K - $81K/yr

Take on additional projects alongside the Plant Accounting Manager What You Bring * A 4-year degree in business or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) * 2+ years ...

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How much do plant accounting jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for plant accounting in the United States is $75,852.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $84,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is plant accounting?

Plant accounting is a specialized branch of accounting focused on tracking, managing, and reporting the financial activities related to a company's physical assets such as machinery, equipment, and facilities. This includes recording asset acquisitions, depreciation, disposals, and maintenance costs to ensure accurate financial statements and compliance with regulations. Plant accountants play a key role in budgeting for capital expenditures, analyzing asset performance, and supporting management decisions related to investments and operational efficiency.

How does a plant accountant typically collaborate with operations and production teams?

Plant Accountants work closely with operations and production teams to track costs, analyze variances, and ensure financial data accurately reflects plant activities. They often participate in meetings to discuss production targets, review inventory levels, and identify areas for cost improvement. This collaboration helps align financial objectives with operational goals, ensuring efficient plant performance and compliance with company policies. Frequent communication and data sharing are key aspects of this partnership.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a plant accountant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Plant Accountant, you need a solid grasp of cost accounting, financial analysis, and generally a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, Excel proficiency, and sometimes a CPA certification are typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills set outstanding plant accountants apart. These skills ensure accurate financial reporting, support operational decision-making, and help maintain regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment.

What is the difference between Plant Accounting vs Cost Accounting?

AspectPlant AccountingCost Accounting
Primary FocusTracking financials related to specific plant operations and assetsAnalyzing and controlling production costs across the organization
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, industrial facilitiesCorporate offices, manufacturing settings
CertificationsAccounting degrees, CPA often preferredAccounting degrees, CMA beneficial
Usage in IndustryUsed by manufacturing companies to monitor plant expensesUsed across industries for cost control and budgeting

While both Plant Accounting and Cost Accounting involve financial analysis within manufacturing, Plant Accounting focuses on plant-specific financials, whereas Cost Accounting emphasizes overall cost control and analysis across the organization.

What does a plant accountant do?

A plant accountant is responsible for managing financial records related to manufacturing operations, including cost analysis, inventory valuation, and budget monitoring. They often use accounting software and work closely with production teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost control within a manufacturing plant.
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Infographic showing various Plant Accounting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $75,852 per year, or $36.5 per hour.

Plant Accounting Manager-Midstream

Centennial, CO • Hybrid

Shamrock Recruiting
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$66K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Headquartered in the Denver Tech Center, our Midstream client is a value-driven company focused on developing, owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure.
Work schedule: hybrid schedule (office/remote)
Summary:
This position is responsible for overseeing the allocation of gas plant products, volumes and values accounting and reporting of financial information relating to their gas plant activities. The role involves collaboration with various operations, marketing, commercial and external customers who may be processors, purchasers or sellers of the produced residue gas, condensate, and ngl's. The position involves supervising a small team, planning the workload, developing staff and ensuring that the outputs are complete, accurate and timely while at same time ensuring that organizational goals are met in a cost-effective manner and that the accounting records are in compliance with contractual agreements, GAAP and Company Policy & Procedures. The job requires a proactive self-starter who is able to work independently with good decision-making skills while interpreting and analyzing information surrounding the recognition, delivery, processing, and allocation of all volumes handled at each plant. This job also requires a team player with high standards of excellence and attention to detail.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Guide team in performing monthly plant volume allocations and producer customer invoices and reporting
  • Maximize the use gas plant accounting system across all companies
  • Monitor producer volume commitments and bill for any shortfalls that may occur
  • Maintain superior customer relations with external customers by addressing customer issues and provided accurate and timely information to customers
  • Train and lead, the gas plant accounting group to maximize effectiveness of the plant accounting team
  • Work with commercial operations as well as field operations to gain a solid understanding of gas processing contracts and processes
  • Respond to audit queries as required
  • Interact with Gas Plant Operations, Commercial and Gas Measurement to ensure accuracy and completeness of data
  • Identify and implement process improvements across all companies within the organization
Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with at least 5 years in a plant accounting role
  • Two years supervisory experience
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of oil & gas operations or energy sector preferred with a strong knowledge of complex gas processing, accounting and reporting principles
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite of applications
  • Strong, demonstrated communication skills; written and verbal required
  • Ability and desire to work in a challenging, dynamic and fast paced environment.
  • Must be highly detail oriented and possess exemplary organizational skills.
  • Must be able to understand organization priorities, meet stringent deadlines and apply judgment in carrying out responsibilities.
  • Must possess the ability to lead and influence others to maximize effectiveness of the gas plant team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
  • Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from director to accomplish objectives.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external consultants to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results.
  • Ability to work overtime in times of peak workload cycles
  • Ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
  • Physical Demands and Working Conditions: