Bookkeeper / Inventory Control Specialist

Job Description

Functional Products Inc. is a rapidly growing profitable supplier of highly specialized additives for the lubricant and grease market based in Macedonia, Ohio.

We are looking for a Bookkeeper / Inventory Control Specialist who can work with a multidisciplinary team in a small business environment. This person's responsibilities with be focused on monthly finances, inventory, accounts payable, and assisting with raw material costing.

The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, inventory management, and customer billing. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset. This position will report to the Vice President of Operations.

Experience with managing a physical inventory and completing inventory counts is highly valued.

BENEFITS (~$24,000 benefits package):

1 Month Bonus at end of year (pro rated from start date in first year)

Employee Profit Sharing program (you receive a 401k contribution from FPI equal to 25% of your salary each year after a 2 year vesting period)

Employees can expense up to $700/month of medical plan/bills/incidentals/etc. (starts the first month of employment)

Small company environment where everyone counts and you can grow alongside the company

Responsibilities include:

Complete responsibility for inventory, including counts, comparison to book inventory and coordination with auditors for annual audit

Maintain cost records for individual lots of raw materials used to manufacture finished goods

Other accounting duties as assigned

Interact with selected customers with guidance of the VP of Operations

Contact suppliers to determine current pricing and lead times

Assist with the closing of the financial records on a monthly basis

Valued Skills:

Attention to detail - able to work with numbers on a frequent basis with a high degree of diligence and accuracy

Communication skills - able to communicate with staff and customers to resolve inquiries and disputes in verbal and written form; able to communicate ideas with supporting data

Desire and willingness to learn - should be curious about the business, the products, and the industry. Able to develop and grow with the company into new roles over time.

Proficient in MS Office, experience with QuickBooks helpful, but not requiredCompany Description

Functional Products formulates and blends polymer based additives for lubricants which sell globally to over 300 customers. Functional was founded in 1985 and has grown by providing custom solutions and excellent customer service to companies from mom-and-pop lubricant blenders up to Fortune 500 international firms. The Company is ISO 9001 Certified and REACH Compliant. Please visit the website to see our products and strategies.