Mill Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Mill Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing facility in Petersburg, Virginia. This position plays a key role in keeping accounting records accurate, analyzing plant costs, and delivering reports that help leadership understand operating performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to work closely with plant and finance teams to improve visibility into costs, inventory, and overall financial results.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activity for the mill, ensuring transactions, records, and financial reporting are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Examine accounts payable activity, verify supporting documentation, and partner with internal teams to resolve invoice issues or other exceptions promptly.
• Administer fixed asset accounting by tracking asset activity, monitoring capital spending, and evaluating project costs against approved budgets.
• Manage inventory accounting by reconciling detailed records to the general ledger, reviewing count adjustments, and coordinating physical inventory activities with finance and audit partners.
• Compile and distribute operational performance reports that summarize production volumes, usage rates, labor metrics, yields, and cost trends for plant leadership.
• Support the monthly close by preparing accruals, completing account reconciliations, and performing financial reviews that strengthen the accuracy of period-end results.
• Assist with forecasting, annual planning, and budgeting by developing cost estimates and contributing financial insight to projected operating results.
• Partner with mill leadership to perform cost analysis and scenario modeling that identifies opportunities to control spending and improve profitability.
• Review financial and operational data capture processes under accounting leadership guidance to help ensure compliance, consistency, and timely reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Prior experience in accounting, cost analysis, and inventory control within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of month-end close activities, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze production and cost data, identify variances, and communicate findings clearly to business partners.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records across payables, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining documentation that meets internal and external reporting requirements.
• Certification such as CPA or CMA is preferred.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet analysis and financial systems, with the ability to work effectively across plant and corporate teams.