Mill Accountant

Gerdau•Eastpointe, MI

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Mill Accountant is responsible for managing the plant accounting function and leading the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with company policies and procedures. This role oversees monthly close activities, inventory accounting, financial analysis, internal controls, and staff development while partnering closely with the Mill Controller and plant leadership team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Five to ten years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in a plant setting
Experience managing accounting functions and staff
Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Supervise and develop plant accounting staff
Establish and maintain procedures for account reconciliations and account analysis
Review general ledger activity to ensure compliance with internal controls
Review account reconciliations prepared by accounting staff
Oversee inventory accounting and inventory control processes
Manage the plant accounts payable function
Monitor operating statistics such as production rates, yields, cost per ton, material usage, and labor hours
Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development opportunities for accounting team members
Serve as a key resource for financial systems training and process improvement initiatives
Lead and coordinate the monthly financial close process
Review and approve general ledger entries
Maintain and update standard accruals
Manage journal entry allocations
Act as a liaison between plant operations, plant accounting, and corporate accounting during close activities
Maintain fixed asset records and coordinate with corporate tax teams
Track and account for capital projects and construction-in-progress (CIP) activity
Ensure timely capitalization and accurate reporting of capital expenditures
Partner with engineering and operations teams to analyze capital spending and budget variances
Maintain accurate and timely accounting records and reporting
Assist in monthly cost reporting and production cost analysis
Support plant leadership with cost reduction initiatives and financial decision-making
Assist in preparing annual budgets, business plans, and rolling forecasts
Support office administration, equipment purchases, vendor relationships, and related activities
Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining internal controls to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Employees are expected to perform all responsibilities in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Team members must report any situation that could negatively impact employee safety, human health, or the environment.