Job description

Job Description

This is a part-time/flexible position in our accounting department. The position generally involves assisting our accounting department with issues related to inventory, financing reporting, cost accounting, inventory receiving procedures, and other common accounting tasks. The job will also involve providing general accounting and administrative support the comptroller, two other accounting staff members, and the vice-president of the company.

We are interested in candidates who are "generalists" in accounting and administrative work. As a small company, there are a lot of random tasks in a particular category -- such as accounting. But, we often do not have enough to create a full position just for one of those random tasks. The ideal candidate will be good at multi-tasking and understanding the needs of a small manufacturing office (23 people).

Hours / Schedule:

This position is a great fit for someone who wants flexibility in their schedule. For the right candidate, we would work with you to create a schedule that fits your situation. For instance, if you are currently a stay at home parent, your hours could be while your kids are at school. For a retiree, we could offer flexible schedules to accommodate planned travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist accounting staff and comptroller with routine accounting tasks.
• Organize files and accounting records.
• Depending on experience, qualified candidates could also be involved in more advanced accounting and reporting functions.
• Perform special projects as requested.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment; follow safety procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of company files and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard business software (including MS Office programs).
• College degree preferred (accounting or similar) -- but not required. Good work experience can be used to show competency.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with typing and computers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional telephone etiquette.
• Good inter-personal skills and ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Experience working in the manufacturing front office or related industry preferred.
• Foreign language and/or extensive experience with computers (particularly with Chempax software) is a plus.
• Knowledge of graphics and labels is a plus (but not part of the job description).

Other Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift small parcels (15-25 lbs); requires sitting at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Pre-employment screening required.

Compensation / Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. Range: $17-30/hr

Employment type: Part-Time (10-30 hours); Flexible Schedules. No weekends.

Job Location: Oak Ridge, TN 37830

About ZYP Coatings, Inc.

ZYP Coatings, Inc. (“ZYP”) is a small company with a big impact on the aluminum and glass industries. Our products are used around the world in some very unique applications.

ZYP thrives on creativity. The backbone of the company is our technical expertise in high temperature coatings. Since 1982, ZYP has developed and produced hundreds of different specialty coatings – all of which are used in high-temperature applications. Today, the company is best known for its Boron Nitride coatings (including a unique blue coating) and is a world leader in formulating coatings for the molten aluminum and glass industries.

Why work here?

A role at ZYP is an opportunity to be a part of something different. You will work directly with a close-knit team and see the impact of your work firsthand. Our employees have a good work-life balance. We do not under staff, require erratic hours, or otherwise have unreasonable expectations. In other words, ZYP tries to treat employees the way that we would like to be treated.

Equal Opportunity

ZYP is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, marital status, or on any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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