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Are you ready to embark on a career where innovation meets excellence? At Jost Chemical Company, we’re on a mission to push the boundaries of chemical manufacturing, delivering high-quality products that make a positive impact on global industries.

If you’re passionate about chemistry, dedicated to precision, and eager to contribute to a company that values both innovation and integrity, explore our exciting job opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of chemical manufacturing at Jost Chemical Company, where your career is more than just a job – it’s a journey of growth and achievement.

Then, this position is right for you!

Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical and specialty markets. Expansion, growth of capabilities, and investment in people, lab and production equipment have been a part of Jost's company culture for 35 years. To learn more about Jost Chemical please visit www.jostchemical.com

Our offer:

• Shift Differential
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance first of the month following 60 days.
• 401k plan which includes safe-harbor contribution and discretionary match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
• 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
• 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
• We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Background

• Performs responsibilities on a self-directed basis with general input from the CEO, CFO and outside accounting firm (s) as required.
• A proactive, forward thinking employee in this position is an experienced financial manager able to apply fundamental accounting principles and practices through all the financial functions of a manufacturing company, as well as have experience in the areas of system implementation and international business.

Tasks

• Manage US accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivables, fixed assets, inventory control to enable efficient operations and effective controls.
• Maintain payroll process that results in timely and accurate payment of wages and salaries to the employees.
• Develop and administer credit policies and procedures; evaluate credit risk and supervise collection activities.
• Complete and file reports and remit taxes to various local, state and federal governing authorities on a timely basis.
• Collaborate with internal teams both in the US and in Poland on intercompany reconciliation.
• Ensure risk management; adequately addresses risks in the business, especially general liability exposure, business interruption, workers compensation liability and property damage.
• Provide daily, weekly, monthly reporting on various financial and operational metrics.
• Manage US accounting team; plan, assign and review assignments; counsel and coach staff; evaluate job performance, approve and/or recommend actions.
• Assist in analysis and implementation with HR on employee benefit programs such as 401K plans and medical health care programs.
• All other reports or projects required by the CEO or CFO.

Specifications

• B.S. in Accounting or a relevant field, CPA preferred.
• Ten (10) years of experience with progressively more responsibilities, with significant portion in a manufacturing environment.
• Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive.
• Tech savvy in terms of being able to quickly learn the ERP system (Aptean Ross); able to guide the staff on troubleshooting and problem solving.