Senior Plant Accountant

Company Description

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make. 

  Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce  high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth.  We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Job Description

Summary of Position
The Senior Plant Accountant owns the accounting for our Burlington manufacturing plant. That includes month-end close, inventory and cost accounting, fixed assets, and the internal controls behind them. The role also supports the Operations Controller and FP&A Manager with the plant budget and with weekly and monthly variance reporting.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plant Accounting & Close (~40%)

• Own the plant month-end close: journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and balance sheet reconciliations, all completed by the close deadline.
• Reconcile the plant general ledger accounts (inventory, GRNI, fixed assets, CIP, accrued liabilities) and clear reconciling items promptly.
• Account for fixed assets and capital projects, from CIP through placed-in-service and depreciation.
• Review plant procure-to-pay activity, including receiving, three-way-match exceptions, and AP aging. Escalate cut-off issues.
• Make sure plant results follow U.S. GAAP and company policy, and help cost center owners understand their numbers.

Inventory & Cost Accounting (~25%)

• Account for raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and COGS, and reconcile the perpetual inventory to the general ledger.
• Maintain standard costs and analyze purchase price, usage, scrap, and overhead absorption variances.
• Coordinate cycle counts and the annual physical inventory, and analyze excess, obsolete, and scrap reserves.

Internal Controls & SOX (~20%)

• Perform and document plant key controls over inventory, procure-to-pay, fixed assets, and close, and keep audit-ready evidence.
• Maintain process narratives and risk-and-control matrices. Support audit walkthroughs, testing, and requests from internal and external auditors.
• Identify gaps in segregation of duties and in process design, and recommend practical fixes.

Budgeting & Variance Reporting (~15%)

• Support the Operations Controller and FP&A Manager in preparing the annual plant operating budget and reforecasts.

Prepare the weekly plant flash and monthly actual vs. budget and prior-period variance reports, with clear explanations of what drove the results.
 

Qualifications

Skills  

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS; Power Query a plus) and experience with a manufacturing ERP such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, Epicor, or NetSuite.

Traits  

• Ability to explain financial results clearly to non-finance plant leaders.
• Solid working knowledge of inventory and standard costing under U.S. GAAP: how variances flow to inventory and COGS, and inventory valuation (lower of cost or net realizable value).
   

Education and/or Experience  

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4–7 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in manufacturing, plant, or cost accounting.
• Has independently run a monthly plant or entity close, including accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Familiarity with SOX controls: can describe controls they have performed, the evidence they kept, and how those controls were tested.

Preferred

• CPA or CMA (or pursuing one).
• Experience in high-volume, automated manufacturing (e.g., solar, semiconductor, electronics, automotive).
• Hands-on SOX 404 experience, or a background in public accounting or audit.

Power BI or a similar reporting tool.
 

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

• $88,000 - $106,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus eligibility of up to 10% based on Company and Departmental KPI's
• Competitive Market Wages
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday) 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account option
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

Additional Information

Silfab Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Any information provided during the application process will be maintained in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.