Accountant – Inventory Accounting

Job Description

Accountant | Cayman Chemical

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Cayman Chemical, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Cayman Chemical Company supplies scientists worldwide with essential resources for advancing human and animal health, offering a vast and constantly growing product catalog. The company also provides comprehensive service programs designed to drive clients’ projects to completion. This Accountant role is integral to the mission of making research possible, contributing to the financial health and operational efficiency that supports the development of tools for research scientists. The ideal candidate will demonstrate Cayman’s core values of Integrity, Collaboration, People, Learning, and Excellence.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Ann Arbor, MI

• Mission: This person will ensure the accuracy of financial records, manage inventory processes, and support critical compliance reporting to facilitate Cayman Chemical’s mission of making research possible.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft D365, Excel, VENA, Avalara Sales Tax, CertCapture, Word, Office, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Inventory Management: Lead and reconcile processes related to inventory, ensuring accurate financial representation.
• Financial Planning Support: Support the annual budget preparation and actively update revenue forecasts for strategic planning.
• General Ledger Operations: Prepare, review, reconcile, and meticulously analyze general ledger accounts to maintain financial integrity.
• Tax and Audit Coordination: Coordinate effectively with external tax firms, providing comprehensive documentation for property, sales, and income tax filings, and prepare audit support materials for external auditors.
• Financial Close & Compliance: Assist diligently with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings and reporting processes, while also gathering supporting documentation for periodic compliance reporting requirements, including census and insurance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent professional experience, coupled with a strong foundational knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in critical financial and office software, including Microsoft D365, Excel, VENA, Avalara Sales Tax, CertCapture, Word, Office, and PowerPoint, indicating practical application in a professional setting.
• Skills: Expertise in leading inventory reconciliations, preparing and analyzing general ledger accounts, coordinating tax and audit documentation, assisting with financial closes, and managing compliance reporting requirements.
• Bonus: A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred for this role.