Senior Cost Accounting, ERP Consultant

Plante Moran

. Participate in client meetings, workshops, and project status sessions .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $117,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ERP configuration, testing, and implementation within a manufacturing environment, with strong skills in business process analysis and documentation. Capable of facilitating client discussions and developing training materials to support operational workflows.

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ERP ConfigurationManufacturing Costing KnowledgeBusiness Process AnalysisFinancial Reporting DesignBilingual Japanese and English

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Hard Skills

ERP ExperienceBusiness Requirements DocumentationData ConversionProcess ValidationChart of Accounts DesignCostingInventory ValuationManufacturing AccountingProject Task TrackingFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Client Relationship BuildingFacilitationCommunicationTeam CoordinationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Plex ERP

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentOperational WorkflowProject ManagementTraining ActivitiesIssue Tracking

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in client meetings, workshops, and project status sessions
Document business requirements, decisions, risks, and action items
Assist in preparing project communications and status reporting
Build relationships with client accounting, operations, engineering, and management teams
Learn to facilitate discussions and present recommendations to clients
Assist with ERP configuration, testing, and process validation
Support conference room pilots and training activities
Document current- and future-state business processes
Participate in data conversion and validation activities
Assist with system security, reporting, and process design tasks
Support chart of accounts development and financial reporting design
Assist with costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing accounting requirements
Analyze business processes and identify improvement opportunities
Develop process documentation and training materials
Participate in month-end, financial reporting, and operational workflow discussions
Track project tasks and deadlines
Prepare meeting agendas and follow-up documentation
Support issue tracking and resolution activities
Coordinate activities among internal and client teams
Assist project managers with planning and execution activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
ERP experience required, preferably Plex
1 year of experience supporting ERP configuration, testing, or implementation
3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
Manufacturing costing knowledge required
Knowledge and understanding of chart of account design and ERP systems
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the stated exception for qualified bilingual candidates
Bilingual Japanese and English or Chinese and English may qualify for the stated sponsorship exception
Exempt position; may require working more than the standard 40-hour work week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Time Off
Predetermined holidays
401(k) plan
Flexible benefits plans
Business-related travel expense reimbursement
Lodging reimbursement for business-related use
Meal reimbursement for business-related use
Pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff
Health insurance option for some contingent staff
Limited paid sick time for some contingent staff
Flexible working environment through the “Workplace for Your Day” model