Staff Accountant at SSAB in Pittsburgh, PA

Job purpose This position, under the direction of the Finance Manager, is responsible for maintaining financial reports, records, general ledgers and performing general bookkeeping.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable process; to include, invoice approval, entry, payments and reconciliations, and setting up of new vendors.
• Monitor paid tariffs on imported material and ensure correct allocation and posting to general ledger.
• Review all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure and classification.
• Manage the monthly accrual process.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and payments.
• Prepare financial statements, and ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Prepare and post various journal entries.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings and reporting in the Group consolidation tool.
• Assist in providing information requested by internal and external audit and tax authorities.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Works closely with Operations, Shipping, Sales (inside/outside), and Management; to include effective communication of all customer updates and timely preparation of weekly/monthly reports.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or a related field from an accredited College or University, or an equivalent combination of education & experience
• 3 – 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in the field of finance, accounting, forecasting and/or cost accounting
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, extremely organized
• Excellent computer proficiency (SAP Business One (a plus), MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), including accounting software
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Strong attention to details, analytical skills, exceptional judgment, dependable, excellent teamwork skills, good time management skills, creative, problem-solving, hardworking & persistent, professional competence, proactive
• Current/active driver’s license

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting or a related field from an accredited College or University, or an equivalent combination of education & experience
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the field of finance, accounting, forecasting and/or cost accounting
• Knowledge of “local” GAAP and IFRS standards a definite asset.
• SAP Business One
• Experience performing month-end closes is desirable.
• Experience in the steel, manufacturing or services industries

Working conditions

Travel 10% of time for meetings at other SSAB locations (inventory counts), trainings, seminars & conferences as needed

Physical requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, provincial and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards