Accountant

Job Details

Description

We invite you to Explore the Potential of being part of something Clearly Essential!

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

Summary

The person in this position will support the recording and reporting of the financial activities of the company, both internally and externally. The person will assist in financial and compliance audits, SEC and government compliance reporting. Maintain financial records, reconciliations and data integrity are also included in the position.

Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

(Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)

- Record journal entries for monthly closing of company ledgers

- Prepare internal financial reports and associated analysis of reports

- Prepare financial statements for external reporting and related analysis

- Prepare account reconciliations and related reports

- Prepare documents and data for reporting to the SEC, investor relations and treasury department

- Assist in audits, special projects and analysis as required

- Complete governmental compliance reports

- Good written and verbal communication skills

- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

- 1-3 years working with financial statements

- Preferred experience with manufacturing or public accounting

- Preferred experience with J.D. Edwards Enterprise-One financial systems software

- Proficient Microsoft Excel skills

Computer Skills

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be PC proficient and have advanced skills in MS Excel and Word. D. Edwards Enterprise-One experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger or feel, frequently required to sit, occasionally required to stand and walk and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov. July 2025

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