Multi-Plant Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Chemtrade; Texas; A distancia; USD 85.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Family-friendly benefits

Employee Resource Groups

Descripción de la vacante

Chemtrade is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Accountant to join our remote US team. You will own month-end close for manufacturing, analyze product costs, inventory levels, and variances, and maintain standard costs with annual cost-roll processes.

You’ll build forecasts, budgets, and dashboards for leadership, reconcile inventories across multiple plants, and partner with Operations and Supply Chain to drive cost reductions while upholding controls and ERP improvements (SAP S/4HANA).

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification or active progress toward CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• ERP experience (SAP S/4HANA preferred); advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Own month-end close activities for manufacturing.
• Analyze product costs, inventory levels, and production variances; translate findings into actions.
• Maintain and update standard costs, including annual cost roll processes.
• Build and deliver financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and performance dashboards.
• Reconcile inventory accounts and support physical counts across multiple plants.
• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to identify and realize cost reductions.
• Uphold accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and ERP enhancements (SAP S/4HANA preferred).

Conocimientos

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Cross-functional partnering

Analytical skills

Accounting

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (preferred)

Herramientas

SAP S/4HANA

Descripción del empleo

Multi-Plant Manufacturing Cost AccountantAt Chemtrade, people power our performance. We deliver solutions to complex customer challenges while keeping safety, sustainability, and stewardship at the core of how we operate. You’ll join a collaborative, diverse team that values your perspective and empowers you to make an impact.A day in the lifeYou start your morning reviewing production orders, validating standard costs, and scanning variance reports. By midday, you’re partnering with Operations and Supply Chain to pinpoint savings opportunities across multiple U.S. plants. In the afternoon, you refine forecasts, reconcile inventories, and prepare clear, data-backed insights for leadership—closing the books with precision and suggesting ways to elevate our ERP and reporting processes.Role snapshotPrimary Location: Remote USASchedule: Full time, salariedReports To: Business ControllerCompensation: $85,000–$95,000 base + bonus + benefitsWhat you’ll doOwn month-end close activities tied to manufacturing.Analyze product costs, inventory levels, and production variances; translate findings into actions.Maintain and update standard costs, including annual cost roll processes.Build and deliver financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and performance dashboards.Reconcile inventory accounts and support physical counts across multiple plants.Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to identify and realize cost reductions.Uphold accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.Contribute to continuous improvement and ERP (SAP S/4HANA preferred) enhancements.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.CPA (or active progress toward CPA) preferred.5+ years of accounting/finance experience within a manufacturing setting.Deep knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.ERP experience (SAP S/4HANA preferred); advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.Clear, concise communicator able to partner across functions.What you bringStrong business and financial acumen with a continuous-improvement mindset.Problem-solver who values accuracy and accountability.Collaborative approach with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance peers.Comfort navigating multi-plant complexity and fast-changing priorities.Life at ChemtradeWe champion an inclusive culture where different ideas and experiences fuel innovation. Employee Resource Groups help colleagues connect, contribute, and shape our culture. We also offer family-friendly benefits and clear paths for growth—supporting you at work and at home.Explore more about Chemtrade on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube (Chemtrade).ProficienciesBachelor’s DegreeCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Join us to drive financial performance, elevate operations, and guide informed decision-making across our manufacturing footprint.