Accountant EQS

ELLWOOD•New Castle, PA

About The Position

The Accountant oversees and coordinates all aspects of accounting functions and reports to the Controller. The role supports financial accounting, reporting, inventory control, reconciliations, vendor documentation, and special projects while helping ensure that financial records accurately reflect the company’s financial position. The Accountant also maintains controls to protect the integrity of the computer system and follows company policies, procedures, plant safety regulations, and work rules. The position requires collaboration with others, meeting attendance requirements, and performing other duties as needed to support business needs. Ellwood Quality Steels is a family-owned steel manufacturer and describes its culture as focused on opportunity, career growth, diversity, customer commitment, and ongoing investment in people, processes, and equipment. The role includes the company’s Theoretical Steelmaking Course.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a commensurate level of related experience and education.
Knowledge of accounting practices and willingness to grow in the accounting field.
Excellent Excel skills and advanced personal computer literacy, including work-processing software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to be proactive, multitask, and work independently.
Attention to detail, results orientation, and a strong desire to succeed.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Active and valid driver’s license, or ability to travel and commute as required, and compliance with the Motor Vehicle Safety Program.
Ability and desire to work with others.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform financial accounting tasks, including general ledger work, journal entry preparation, month-end closing, and accounts receivable.
Work with the Controller to develop a full understanding of the company’s ledger and costing program.
Prepare monthly reports and charts, including sales and use tax, capital projects, and production reports.
Perform monthly inventory control and annual inventory reconciliations.
Reconcile inter-company transactions.
Maintain required vendor documentation, including W-9 and W-8BEN forms.
Assist the Controller with yearly reporting, including R&D tax credits and 1099s.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Provide backup support for other accounting functions.
Maintain controls to ensure the integrity of the computer system.
Ensure financial records accurately reflect the company’s financial position.
Follow company policies and procedures, including plant safety regulations and work rules.
Meet attendance requirements and perform other duties as needed to support business needs.