Commercial Accountant

Precoat Metals•St. Louis, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a pivotal role for AZZ Precoat Metals, supporting the general accounting and commercial administrative functions for a growing, publicly traded company with 14 facilities across the United States. The selected candidate will serve as a valued contributor on the Finance Team — operating as the primary point of contact for all customer-related agreements, assisting with month-end close duties in accordance with GAAP, contributing to the forecasting and budgeting process, and helping administer business compliance across our control environment. This role also proactively drives process improvement, consisting of delivering meaningful insights, data, and conclusions to the wider organization. At AZZ Precoat Metals, our Finance team is more than a back-office function — we are a high-performing controllership organization committed to influencing and enabling profitable, sustainable growth, grounded in integrity, teamwork, and a relentless drive to add value. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven, with a strong work ethic, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine passion for accuracy and successful outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance preferred
Thorough understanding of US GAAP
Strong computer aptitude, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and ability to adapt to changing situations without compromising attention to detail
Independent decision-making skills and utilization of sound judgment
Excellent time management capability to organize and complete work within given deadlines
Service and outcome-focused collaboration with internal and external customers
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience

Nice To Haves

Oracle System experience preferred

Responsibilities

Actively participate in the month-end close process by preparing journal entries in accordance with GAAP, delivering accurate financial statement preparation, and ensuring regulatory, general ledger, and balance sheet compliance
Contribute meaningfully to planning and budgeting processes that shape the direction of the business
Prepare scrap reconciliations and serve as a key point of contact for corresponding customer service needs
Champion process improvement initiatives, including playing an active role in our new ERP system integration
Partner with internal and external auditors to drive successful quarterly and annual audits, including conducting physical inventories and plant audits
Partner with Sales, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure contract terms are commercially sound and financially accurate
Track and monitor deal reviews through the approval pipeline, ensuring all commercial terms are reviewed and signed off by relevant stakeholders before execution
Calculate and administer customer agreements in accordance with contractual terms, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Identify opportunities to improve and streamline contract management and administration, reporting capabilities and deal review processes through systems and automation
Develop and document standard operating procedures for contract administration
Deliver clear, actionable information, data, and insights to finance and cross-functional department teams
Take ownership of special projects as assigned, bringing the same rigor and enthusiasm to every task