Accountant, Plant Maintenance | Primient
About Primient
Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.
About the Role
The Plant Maintenance Accountant is responsible for overseeing the financial and accounting activities related to plant maintenance, including tracking maintenance costs, managing fixed assets, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements. This role plays a key part in supporting plant operations by analyzing maintenance expenditures, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring proper cost allocation for plant-related expenses.
The role also will help challenge the current systems and tools of maintenance cost spending, data collection and protocol, and impacts to financial statements to modify and refine reporting and ensure the expectation of accountability and credibility within the organization.
Partnering with key stakeholders to execute on various initiatives and leverage current understanding of manufacturing maintenance cost pending is a fundamental responsibility. This position reports to the Decatur, IL Plant Controller and be based in Decatur, IL.
Key responsibilities: Accountant, Plant Maintenance
Accountabilities with Key Outcomes
Deliver on core Operations Finance responsibilities & help improve the function through:
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Monitor and track maintenance-related costs, ensuring proper accounting treatment and cost control.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to maintenance expense
- Conduct variance analysis on maintenance spending against budget and forecast.
- Support financial close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Assist in the preparation of maintenance budgets and forecasts.
- Work closely with plant management and maintenance teams to understand cost drivers and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
- Provide financial insights to support decision-making for maintenance investments and cost management.
Fixed Assets & Capital Expenditures:
- Maintain accurate records of fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
- Ensure proper capitalization of maintenance-related capital expenditures.
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to track asset performance and lifecycle.
Collaboration & Support:
- Work closely with plant operations, maintenance, and procurement teams to ensure accurate cost tracking.
- Assist in developing financial models and reports to support strategic decision-making.
- Provide financial training and support to non-financial plant personnel as needed.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Quickly develop a detailed understanding of the business and market, including products/services, business segments, customers, and competitors
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal control policies within manufacturing operations.
- Assess and mitigate financial and operational risks, developing risk management strategies and contingency plans.
- Collaborate with internal audit to facilitate audits and address any findings or recommendations.
- BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred
- 3 to 5 years of experience in financial management, cost accounting, or related financial analysis.
- Experience with plant maintenance accounting or fixed assets, or cost accounting is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and financial reporting systems and visualization tools, such as SAP, Hyperion and MS Power BI
- Exceptional analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to influence and educate through written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required, including the ability to interact with and establish trust and credibility with all levels of the organization and the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and structured manner
- Resilient and collaborative team player with a hands-on approach who works to deadline and with attention to detail
- Keen focus on planning, organization and execution of tasks, while still maintaining focus on overall company objectives (“the big picture”)
- Demonstration of innovation and initiative – always looking at improving our processes and displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help wherever necessary
Total Rewards
The annual pay range estimated for this position is $59,231.20 - $74,039.00 and is bonus eligible.
Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities.During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Career Path & Culture
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
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