Senior Mill Accountant

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Position Summary

The Senior Mill Accountant is responsible for managing the plant accounting function and leading the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with company policies and procedures. This role oversees monthly close activities, inventory accounting, financial analysis, internal controls, and staff development while partnering closely with the Mill Controller and plant leadership team.

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Mill Controller

Directly supervises four Accounting Clerks

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Five to ten years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in a plant setting

Experience managing accounting functions and staff

Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications

Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Team Leadership

Supervise and develop plant accounting staff

Establish and maintain procedures for account reconciliations and account analysis

Review general ledger activity to ensure compliance with internal controls

Review account reconciliations prepared by accounting staff

Oversee inventory accounting and inventory control processes

Manage the plant accounts payable function

Monitor operating statistics such as production rates, yields, cost per ton, material usage, and labor hours

Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development opportunities for accounting team members

Serve as a key resource for financial systems training and process improvement initiatives

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Lead and coordinate the monthly financial close process

Review and approve general ledger entries

Maintain and update standard accruals

Manage journal entry allocations

Act as a liaison between plant operations, plant accounting, and corporate accounting during close activities

Maintain fixed asset records and coordinate with corporate tax teams

Track and account for capital projects and construction-in-progress (CIP) activity

Ensure timely capitalization and accurate reporting of capital expenditures

Partner with engineering and operations teams to analyze capital spending and budget variances

Financial Analysis & Plant Support

Maintain accurate and timely accounting records and reporting

Assist in monthly cost reporting and production cost analysis

Support plant leadership with cost reduction initiatives and financial decision-making

Assist in preparing annual budgets, business plans, and rolling forecasts

Support office administration, equipment purchases, vendor relationships, and related activities

Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining internal controls to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

Environmental, Health & Safety Commitment

Employees are expected to perform all responsibilities in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Team members must report any situation that could negatively impact employee safety, human health, or the environment.

Why Join Gerdau?

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Industry-leading manufacturing organization

Opportunity to contribute to Gerdau's ongoing growth and transformation

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Health Advocate Services

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

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