Plant Accountant

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Eau Claire, WI, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Retail • Manufacturing
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The Role
Entry-level Plant Accountant responsible for maintaining manufacturing financial data, inventory accuracy, accounts payable audits, production and financial reporting, inter-company journal entries, plant scorecards, bill of materials updates, and order processing. The role also supports accounting projects and responds to inquiries from plant managers and retail stores.
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Position Summary

This is an entry-level position that involves specialized work in developing and maintaining financial data at the manufacturing plants.  Work involves preparation, development and administration of: Audits, Accounts Payable, Financial Reports, Inter company reports, Information Flow, Inventory, and Production reports.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Inventory
    • Maintain accuracy in receiving, month end paperwork, inventory adjustments, usage, and costing
  • Accounts Payable
    • Complete a monthly comparison between receipts and outstanding payments to verify accuracy of Income Statements
    • Audit paperwork for accuracy and create unpaid invoice lists
  • Financial Reporting
    • Complete daily production reports for Management
    • Complete monthly Inter-Company journal entries
    • Summarize daily/weekly financial information into a Plant Scorecard
  • Bill of Material Maintenance
    • Enter new items into the system as needed by plant managers
    • Modify bill of materials based on product changes and fluctuation to ensure accurate raw materials usages and inventory counts.
  • Order Processing
    • Enter and process orders through the system in a timely manner
    • Handle questions or problems forwarded from the Menards stores
Additional Responsibilities

Any additional accounting related functions or special reporting projects as assigned by the Plant Controller or Plant Manager.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Working knowledge of modern accounting methods and techniques
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products- Excel, Access, Word,
  • Good data entry skills
  • Able to write and speak clearly and accurately
  • Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Midwest Manufacturing managers.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Working knowledge of modern accounting methods and techniques
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, and Word
  • Good data entry skills
  • Ability to write and speak clearly and accurately
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers

Menards Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Menards and has not been reviewed or approved by Menards.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Weekend premium pay and a weekly pay cadence are presented as consistent boosts to take‑home pay, with profit sharing and periodic bonuses further augmenting earnings when eligible. These elements help overall compensation feel more competitive for retail roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time and salaried materials list paid time off and paid holidays, with salaried roles also offering parental leave and sabbatical eligibility after extended tenure. This breadth creates structured time‑away options beyond basic schedules.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A store discount, education programs, an employee assistance program, the Calm app, and gym/commuter discounts are detailed in company materials. These lifestyle perks provide value outside of base wages.

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The Company
HQ: Eau Claire, WI
21,689 Employees
Year Founded: 1960

What We Do

Menards home improvement stores are conveniently located throughout the Midwest in a 14-state region. From the novice do-it-yourselfer to the experienced contractor, Menards has something for everyone! As a family-owned and operated business, Menards is truly dedicated to service and quality and is the place to "Save BIG Money!"​ on all your home improvement needs. As an employer, Menards provides the tools and training that are needed to ensure that we provide great customer service, in stores or online. Menards offers exceptional advancement opportunities, a positive work environment, and great pay and benefits! If you are a hard-working, goal-oriented person, we have opportunities for you! Apply today in person at your local site or online.

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