Accountant I - Nucor Wire Products

Nucor•Wallingford, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve. The role of Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information through various responsibilities. This position will be responsible for the execution of day-to-day and period-end financial responsibilities. These include but are not limited to: month-end close procedures, preparing journal entries, conducting balance sheet reconciliations, monitoring and reconciling inventory transactions, contributing to the monthly reporting process, and maintaining and continuously improving the internal control structure. The role will also assist in special projects, ad-hoc analysis and other initiatives as required by the finance team. The qualified candidate will have the ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and ownership, as well as a positive attitude and strong ability to work on a team. The candidate must have the ability to work in a self-motivated, dynamic team environment with tight deadlines. Occasional travel to other Nucor locations will be required. Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Requirements

4-year degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Prior experience in Accounting, financial close and reporting in accordance with GAAP
Strong Microsoft Excel experience
Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and ownership
Positive attitude and strong ability to work on a team
Ability to work in a self-motivated, dynamic team environment with tight deadlines
Ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards

Nice To Haves

MBA, MAcc or CPA
Previous experience in Steelmaking or manufacturing accounting
Cost Accounting
Inventory management
Basic understanding of internal controls necessary in a manufacturing environment
Experience with data analysis tools such as PowerBI
Experience with Microsoft D365 and/or Oracle ERP systems
Willingness to relocate for future advancement

Responsibilities

Month-end close procedures
Preparing journal entries
Conducting balance sheet reconciliations
Monitoring and reconciling inventory transactions
Contributing to the monthly reporting process
Maintaining and continuously improving the internal control structure
Assisting in special projects, ad-hoc analysis and other initiatives as required by the finance team