Plant Accountant

General Information

Country: USA

State: Alabama

City: Athens

Office

Location:

214 Durham Drive - - - - -

Date posted: 21-Jan-2026

Business Function: Accounting/Finance

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Do you enjoy bringing clarity to complex financial information and partnering with others to keep operations running smoothly?

Do you find energy in work that blends thoughtful analysis with practical, day‑day problem solving in a dynamic plant environment?

Do you value being a trusted resource whom people rely on for accuracy, insight, and steady collaboration?

• Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work
• Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill
• Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued - and living it out every day
• Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment

• Collecting financial data and running SAP reports to prepare month‑end entries.
• Booking month‑end journal entries and ensuring accuracy in plant‑level financial records.
• Analyzing month‑end results and providing commentary to Corporate Accounting.
• Supporting plant managers by translating financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Managing cost accounting activities, including overhead and labor rate analysis.
• Researching and resolving issues related to invoices, payments, or other plant‑related financial questions.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with relevant accounting coursework.
• Experience with costing and/or booking entries in a plant or manufacturing environment.
• Foundational bookkeeping experience, with the ability to ensure accuracy and correct errors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to collect and translate financial data into clear and actionable insights.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Steelcase will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

• Experience in public accounting.
• CPA or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP financial systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and explain variances.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing or plant environment and partnering with operations.
• Ability to stay organized, manage deadlines, and handle multiple priorities.

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at