Commercial Accounting Manager – Non Ferrous

EMR Metal Recycling•Camden, NJ

12d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration. Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials. EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first! EMR is looking for a Commercial Accounting Manager – Non Ferrous. This person is a hands-on, commercially minded accounting professional. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants to move beyond traditional accounting and understand how the numbers connect to the commercial side of the business. You will work closely with Commercial Administration and Central Accounting to provide accurate financial information, reconcile commercial and hedge positions, investigate discrepancies, and improve transparency around financial and risk-management activities. This is a manager-level position without direct people-management responsibility initially. We are looking for someone who is comfortable getting into the details, working independently, asking questions, and developing an understanding of complex commercial transactions. The role will be worked 100% in the office in Camden and pays $110 – 120k/yr

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Several years of progressive accounting experience with a strong hands-on accounting foundation.
Strong experience with account reconciliation and investigating discrepancies.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex financial information.
Strong Excel and ERP/system skills.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of your work.
Curiosity about how accounting connects to commercial and operational activities.
Ability to learn new concepts and work through complex transactions.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both finance and non-finance teams.

Nice To Haves

Management or commercial accounting
Cost or inventory accounting
Commodities or metals
Manufacturing or recycling
Trading or brokerage
Supply chain or logistics
Procurement
Operational or commercial finance
Hedge accounting or derivatives
Commodity risk management
Contract or pricing analysis
LME/COMEX
Financial modeling or Power BI

Responsibilities

Reconcile hedge accounts and commercial positions to ensure financial information is accurate and complete.
Investigate discrepancies and determine the connection between commercial transactions, hedging activity, and accounting entries.
Reconcile accounts and support A/R and A/P reconciliation.
Review transactions to understand what has been purchased, sold, invoiced, paid, and remains outstanding.
Analyze financial information to identify profitability, losses, exposures, and discrepancies.
Maintain accurate and controlled financial data.
Work closely with Commercial Administration and Central Accounting to provide transparency into the company's financial position.
Partner with Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Inventory, and Logistics teams to understand the financial impact of business activity.
Support analysis involving inventory, contracts, pricing, hedging, and risk management.
Develop financial and analytical models to support commercial decision-making.
Support month-end close and financial reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting controls, processes, reporting, and transparency.
Develop increasing knowledge of commodity markets and risk-management activities as you grow in the role.