Plant Accountant II Location : RAVENNA, OH, United States Job Family : Accounting/Auditing Job Type : Regular Posted : Aug 15, 2025 Job ID : 58758 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved About Us At Parker, we are committed to operational excellence and financial integrity. As a global leader in manufacturing, we empower our teams to deliver accurate financial insights and drive business decisions that support sustainable growth and efficiency. What We Offer + Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. + Opportunities for career growth and professional development. + Collaborative and inclusive work environment. + Commitment to innovation, safety, and operational excellence. Position Summary The Plant Accountant II is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting and financial control within the plant. This role plays a critical part in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, payroll administration, and compliance, partnering closely with plant leadership and corporate finance teams to support plant operations and financial objectives. Responsibilities + Lead and oversee the auditing of physical inventories and establish inventory control procedures to maintain accurate inventory analysis and reconciliations. + Manage fixed asset inventory records and control procedures for plant assets, including accounting for obsolete and salvageable materials. + Monitor production by-products and disposal processes; collaborate with vendors on quality issues and manage claims as appropriate. + Develop and implement cost reduction programs for supply items. + Manage general accounting transactions, including petty cash, accounts payable invoicing, and inventory controls in coordination with divisional accounting. + Prepare and submit required financial reports to divisional and corporate accounting on a timely basis (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually). + Provide plant management with financial and statistical information to support operational control and decision-making. + Develop and administer plant budgets in collaboration with plant personnel. + Analyze and present plant financial conditions and statements, providing actionable recommendations to management. + Participate in plant planning and policymaking as a key member of the plant management team. + Analyze process flows and material usage to identify and resolve inventory issues. + Resolve payroll-related problems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with wage and hour laws. + Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements at the plant level. Required Qualifications + University degree in Accounting or related field. + Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cost or general accounting within a manufacturing environment. + Experience managing plant property assets and related accounting procedures. + Thorough understanding of general accounting, accounts payable, petty cash, and cost accounting principles. + Detailed knowledge of payroll systems and compliance with wage and hour laws. + Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments. Preferred Qualifications + Strong knowledge of plant accounting processes and their integration within divisional and corporate structures. + Ability to analyze financial statements and identify potential issues or opportunities. + Understanding of Lean manufacturing processes to ensure accurate cost allocation and expenditure tracking. + Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in a manufacturing setting. + Familiarity with corporate ERP and accounting systems. + Demonstrated ability to develop and implement cost reduction initiatives. + Initiative-taking critical thinking skills and diligence. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants) Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.