Manufacturing Accountant

US-KY-CALVERT CITYPosted 28 days ago

Role Overview

Ashland is hiring a entry-level Manufacturing Accountant. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in US-KY-CALVERT CITY. posted 4 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Ashland Inc.

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

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.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

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

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

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

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

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

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Manufacturing Accountant position at Ashland?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Ashland. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Manufacturing Accountant role at Ashland remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in US-KY-CALVERT CITY. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Manufacturing Accountant at Ashland earn?

Ashland has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Manufacturing Accountant role at Ashland posted?

This role was posted on June 24, 2026 (28 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Manufacturing Accountant role at Ashland entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Ashland has listed.