What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Jost Chemical Co Inc?
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.
- Uniforms Provided
- Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
- 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
- Works under general supervision of the CFO to ensure the company’s financial obligations are recorded promptly and accurately in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment.
- Perform a variety of tasks in the daily processing of accounting transactions that require the application of thorough knowledge of bookkeeping and a basic knowledge of accounting practices. Provide administrative support to ensure effective and efficient office operations.
Tasks
- Complete daily cash application timely and accurately, both checks and wires/ACH
- Reconcile domestic and foreign bank accounts on a daily basis and book journal entries as needed
- Maintain AR and bank related general ledger accounts
- Work with the rest of the Accounting team and Sales Support in collecting outstanding balances; assist with credit requests as needed
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
- Other duties as assigned
Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a minimum of five years’ experience in accounting preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Detail-oriented, organized, reliable, proactive.
- Team player. Good communication skills. Tech savvy in terms of being able to quickly learn the ERP system (Aptean Ross).
