Manufacturing Accountant; Remote

Position:
Manufacturing Accountant Primary

Location:

Remote USA

Schedule:

Full time, salaried

Reports To:

Business Controller Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 + bonus + benefits.

Chemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our customers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations. Our talented and diverse workforce is at the heart of our success, as we recognize that their knowledge, skills, and dedication drive our ability to deliver exceptional products and services.

At Chemtrade, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create a fulfilling work experience for all.

Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Accountant to support financial operations within a manufacturing environment overseeing multiple plants across the United States. This role is responsible for product costing, inventory accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and business partnering with operations to drive performance and support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities Manage monthly close activities related to manufacturing operations.

Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, and production variances.

Maintain standard costing and support annual cost updates.

Prepare financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and performance analyses.

Reconcile inventory and support physical inventory counts.

Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Support continuous improvement initiatives and ERP system enhancements.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

CPA designation (or working toward CPA) preferred.
5+ years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong communication skills

Strong understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.

Experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4

HANA preferred).Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.

What You'll Bring Strong business and financial acumen.

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.

Results-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

Join our team and play a key role in driving financial performance, operational excellence, and informed business decision-making.

What Chemtrade Offers You Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive our business forward. Our vision is to create a workplace where all individuals feel respected, empowered, and inspired to contribute their experiences, ideas, and  our culture, we celebrate multiple approaches and viewpoints.

To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups. These groups provide platforms for employees to share their unique perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive culture. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization.

We recognize that the diversity of our employees is paramount to our organization's success. It is through the diversity of perspectives that we develop and shape…