Plant Costing and Inventory Accounting Specialist

Why this role?

• You turn production variances into actionable insights.
• You enjoy partnering with plant leaders to unlock margin and efficiency.
• You want to influence decisions across multiple facilities—remotely.

Position highlights

• Primary Location: Remote USA
• Schedule: Full time, salaried
• Reports To: Business Controller
• Compensation: $85,000–$95,000 base + bonus + benefits

Your impact

• Lead month-end close for manufacturing activities and ensure timely, accurate results.
• Analyze product costing, inventory balances, and production variances across plants.
• Maintain standard costing models; manage annual updates and cost rolls.
• Prepare financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and performance analyses for leadership.
• Reconcile inventory accounts and coordinate/participate in physical counts.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to surface and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Safeguard policy compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Advance continuous improvement and support ERP optimization (SAP S/4HANA preferred).

What you’ll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred (or in progress).
• 5+ years in manufacturing accounting or finance.
• Expertise in inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• ERP proficiency (ideally SAP S/4HANA); advanced Excel and analytical rigor.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

About Chemtrade

We innovate to solve complex customer problems—and we do it safely and sustainably. Our diverse team is our advantage; we value every voice and perspective.

Culture, belonging, and growth

• Inclusive culture that welcomes varied backgrounds and ideas.
• Employee Resource Groups that create community and influence our culture.
• Family-friendly benefits and meaningful career development opportunities.

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Proficiencies

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Ready to turn data into decisions? Join us and help elevate financial performance and operational excellence.