Accountant- Manufacturing

Job Details

Job Location

Thatcher Company Inc - Salt Lake City, UT

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day

Description

Make a meaningful difference : At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future.

Thatcher Company, Inc., based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Accountant I to manage all aspects of accounting, capital project tracking, and asset compliance across our manufacturing and distribution operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate asset capitalization, depreciation, and reporting, while supporting operations and finance teams with data-driven insights that align with corporate goals.

Responsibilities :

• Manage the full fixed asset accounting cycle, including acquisition, capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger monthly, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and project management teams to track capital expenditures (CapEx) from initiation to asset placement.
• Monitor ongoing construction-in-progress (CIP) accounts and ensure timely capitalization of completed projects.
• Perform periodic physical inventories of fixed assets and reconcile results to accounting records.
• Develop and maintain internal controls over fixed assets, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and audit requirements.
• Support external and internal audit activities by providing schedules, documentation, and analysis related to capital assets.
• Analyze asset data to identify trends, improve utilization, and support management decisions.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and capital planning initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in asset tracking, reporting accuracy, and financial processes.

Qualifications

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Why Is Thatcher Right for You?

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. Thatcher is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.