Remote Manufacturing Accountant: Costing & Inventory

Chemtrade; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemtrade is seeking a Manufacturing Accountant for a fully remote role serving multiple plants across the United States. The position focuses on product costing, inventory accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and partnering with operations to drive performance.

You will manage monthly closes, analyze costs and variances, maintain standard costing, and prepare forecasts and analyses to support informed business decisions. A CPA or progress toward CPA and SAP experience are preferred.

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/4HANA preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Inventory costing

Excel/Analytical

Manufacturing experience

5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation (or in progress)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Chemtrade is seeking a Manufacturing Accountant for a fully remote role serving multiple plants across the United States. The position focuses on product costing, inventory accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and partnering with operations to drive performance.

You will manage monthly closes, analyze costs and variances, maintain standard costing, and prepare forecasts and analyses to support informed business decisions. A CPA or progress toward CPA and SAP experience are preferred.