Staff Accountant

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable process; to include, invoice approval, entry, payments and reconciliations, and setting up of new vendors.
• Monitor paid tariffs on imported material and ensure correct allocation and posting to general ledger.
• Review all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure and classification.
• Manage the monthly accrual process.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and payments.
• Prepare financial statements, and ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Prepare and post various journal entries.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings and reporting in the Group consolidation tool.
• Assist in providing information requested by internal and external audit and tax authorities.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Works closely with Operations, Shipping, Sales (inside/outside), and Management; to include effective communication of all customer updates and timely preparation of weekly/monthly reports.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or a related field from an accredited College or University, or an equivalent combination of education & experience
• 3 – 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in the field of finance, accounting, forecasting and/or cost accounting
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, extremely organized
• Excellent computer proficiency (SAP Business One (a plus), MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), including accounting software
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Strong attention to details, analytical skills, exceptional judgment, dependable, excellent teamwork skills, good time management skills, creative, problem-solving, hardworking & persistent, professional competence, proactive
• Current/active driver’s license

Preferred Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting or a related field from an accredited College or University, or an equivalent combination of education & experience
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the field of finance, accounting, forecasting and/or cost accounting
• Knowledge of “local” GAAP and IFRS standards a definite asset.
• SAP Business One
• Experience performing month-end closes is desirable.
• Experience in the steel, manufacturing or services industries

Working conditions

Travel 10% of time for meetings at other SSAB locations (inventory counts), trainings, seminars & conferences as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, provincial and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards