Accounting Manager

Hahl Companies, LLC•Hugo, MN

27d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day accounting operations for a scrap yard/metal recycling facility, ensuring accurate financial records, strong internal controls, timely close and reporting, and compliance with applicable regulations. This role partners closely with Operations, Scale House, Purchasing, Sales, and Leadership to maintain integrity across commodity inventory, settlement/pricing, cash transactions, and vendor/customer accounts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: General Accounting & Close Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close. Prepare and review recurring accruals and estimates (freight, rebates, shrink, commodity settlements, repairs/maintenance). Maintain fixed asset schedules (roll-off containers, heavy equipment, trucks, scales), including depreciation and capitalization policies. Ensure accurate coding and classification of expenses by yard/site, line of business, and cost center. Scrap Purchasing, Scale House & Settlement Controls Partner with the Scale House/Purchasing team to ensure completeness and accuracy of purchase tickets, weights, grades, and pricing. Oversee accounting treatment for purchase tickets, vendor payables, and settlement adjustments (returns, downgrades, moisture/dirt deductions, price corrections). Reconcile scale system activity to accounting entries and cash disbursements; investigate variances promptly. Accounts Payable & Vendor Management Oversee AP processes, including 3-way match where applicable (PO/receipt/invoice), approvals, payment runs, and vendor master controls. Ensure accurate expense allocation for freight, equipment maintenance, parts, utilities, and subcontracted services. Monitor vendor terms, discounts, and disputes; maintain strong vendor relationships. Accounts Receivable, Billing & Customer Settlements Oversee AP processes, including 3-way match where applicable (PO/receipt/invoice), approvals, payment runs, and vendor master controls. Ensure accurate expense allocation for freight, equipment maintenance, parts, utilities, and subcontracted services. Cash Management & Treasury Oversee daily cash activity, including yard cash controls, petty cash, deposit preparation, and bank reconciliations. Implement and enforce segregation of duties and other internal controls for high-volume, high-frequency transactions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
[5]+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and reconciliations, preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications.
Knowledge of relevant accounting software.
Previous experience with QuickBooks
Ability to demonstrate sound judgement
Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment
Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction
Knowledge of accounting principles
Ability to learn new software as applicable

Responsibilities

Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
Prepare and review recurring accruals and estimates (freight, rebates, shrink, commodity settlements, repairs/maintenance).
Maintain fixed asset schedules (roll-off containers, heavy equipment, trucks, scales), including depreciation and capitalization policies.
Ensure accurate coding and classification of expenses by yard/site, line of business, and cost center.
Partner with the Scale House/Purchasing team to ensure completeness and accuracy of purchase tickets, weights, grades, and pricing.
Oversee accounting treatment for purchase tickets, vendor payables, and settlement adjustments (returns, downgrades, moisture/dirt deductions, price corrections).
Reconcile scale system activity to accounting entries and cash disbursements; investigate variances promptly.
Oversee AP processes, including 3-way match where applicable (PO/receipt/invoice), approvals, payment runs, and vendor master controls.
Ensure accurate expense allocation for freight, equipment maintenance, parts, utilities, and subcontracted services.
Monitor vendor terms, discounts, and disputes; maintain strong vendor relationships.
Oversee AP processes, including 3-way match where applicable (PO/receipt/invoice), approvals, payment runs, and vendor master controls.
Ensure accurate expense allocation for freight, equipment maintenance, parts, utilities, and subcontracted services.
Oversee daily cash activity, including yard cash controls, petty cash, deposit preparation, and bank reconciliations.
Implement and enforce segregation of duties and other internal controls for high-volume, high-frequency transactions.