Cement Plant Accountant

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Plant Accountant to support the financial and operational performance of our cement manufacturing facility in Leeds, Alabama. This on-site position is responsible for plant accounting, cost analysis, inventory, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, while partnering closely with plant operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and P&L review.

• Analyze manufacturing costs and variances, including raw materials, fuel, power, maintenance, labor and overhead.

• Manage inventory accounting, including reconciliation, physical inventories, valuation and adjustments.

• Support fixed asset and CAPEX accounting, including project spending, capitalization, additions, disposals, and verifications.

• Support preparation of budgets and forecasts and analyze actual results against plan.

• Partner with Plant Management and Operations to identify cost savings, risks and performance improvement opportunities.

• Maintain effective internal controls and support internal and external audits.

• Ensure accurate and timely accounting and reporting, compliance with company accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience; experience in manufacturing, cement, aggregates, mining or another industrial environment is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, cost accounting, budgeting, inventory, internal controls, and financial reporting.

• Proficiency with ERP platform. SAP experience preferred.

• Strong Excel, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely with Plant Management, Operations, and Corporate Teams.

Work Environment

• Comfortable working in an active, fast-paced cement plant environment, including periodically entering production and operating areas while following all applicable safety requirements.

• Frequent interaction with plant leadership, operations teams, and corporate finance partners.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Strong inventory and cost controls.

• Clear analysis of plant financial performance.

• Effective partnership between Finance and Operations.

• Continuous improvement in plant costs and financial processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, $86,850 to $115,797 annually and participation in our annual incentive plan.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance

• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

Req ID JR10019874

Minimum Pay Rate: 86,850.00

Maximum Pay Rate: 115,796.67

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.