Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Accountant manages all activities related to reporting requirements, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and adherence to deadlines as required directly at plant level and requested by the corporate office.

What We Do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, maintain, and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Responsible for monthly financial closings and financial statement issuance.
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement GL account reconciliations monthly.
• Reconcile WIP, storeroom, accounts payable, including accruals & accounts receivable details to general ledger account balances daily.
• Ensure timely invoicing to customers, subsequent cost clearing, and monitoring of accounts receivable collections.
• Ensure timely Accounts Payable review and authorizations.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance initiatives.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual forecasts in conjunction with plant management.
• Present and discuss key financial metrics to plant management.
• Assist plant management in determining and evaluating trends and variances in production.
• Analyze data and inform management of significant changes in cost trends, material cost analysis, or customer profitability, which will result in bottom line improvements.
• Review aged inventory and present information to plant management and develop plans to reduce company liability.
• Produce ad hoc reports and queries for corporate and plant management.
• Prepare and maintain financial budgets.
• Develop and prepare historical and analytical information to facilitate annual budget preparation and presentation.
• Prepare a wide variety of costing and budgeting reports and analyze information as necessary.
• Prepare monthly cash flow and expenditure forecasts.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Accounting required.
• Zero-Three years of accounting experience preferred.
• Familiarity with general accounting practices from preparation, maintenance, and oversight of financial statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations and general ledger preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and US GAAP preferred.
• Strong financial analysis abilities.
• Strong communications skills.

What We Offer

• Training for the position.
• Health/Dental/Vision Packages to fit your needs – Effective after 30 Days
• Life insurance coverage equal to 1.5 x annual compensation at no cost to employee
• Pro-Rated Vacation after 30 Days & Paid Holiday Time Off after 30 Days
• Employee 401K Contributions after 30 Days/SMS Match after 6 Months/100% Vested after 30 Days
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Saving Accounts Available
• Great Employee Discounts (Hotels, Flights, Rental Cars, Theme Parks)

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.