Manufacturing Accountant

Ashland Inc. • Calvert City, KY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ashland LLC has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Accountant to join our group at our Calvert City, KY location. (HYBRID) This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Accounting function. This position will report to the Manufacturing Accounting Manager, North America.

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Finance related field (Accounting, Finance...etc).
• 1-5 years of experience in Financial Accounting
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel required
• Willingness to travel on infrequent basis
• Applicants must be able to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with sophisticated accounting systems and ability to learn new systems and processes - ERP experience required (SAP experience preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Access and other Office programs; Power BI or similar tools a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly closing tasks as they relate to plant expenses and product costing
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to develop annual/ monthly budgets and forecasts in spend and/or production
• Report and analyze variances to manufacturing budgets and forecasts highlighting trends that need further review.
• Review and help to resolve aging, open accounts payable balances
• Participate in the process of calculating annual manufacturing overhead rates and product costs
• Analyze and reconcile various balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting work papers.
• Participate in internal and/or cross-functional process improvement projects to support various levels of the business
• Provide support to more than one manufacturing plant and assist Controllers as needed
• Support audit activities as deemed necessary
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting SOX related matters

Benefits

• industry competitive salary and benefits
• pay-for-performance incentive plans
• a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued
• opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level