Mill Accountant

About the role

Gerdau is hiring a Mill Accountant for its Petersburg mill in Virginia. You will maintain accurate accounting transactions, records and reports that support the financial performance of the mill, working closely with the Mill Controller to analyze costs, inventory controls, production and consumption data and capital expenditures. The role plays a key part in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely accounting transactions, records and financial reports while supporting SOX compliance and internal control activities.
• Review accounts payable transactions for accuracy and timeliness and help resolve discrepancies and exceptions.
• Maintain fixed asset records, track capital projects, monitor spending against budgets and analyze project cost variances.
• Manage inventory accounting and records, reconcile inventory to the general ledger, monitor cycle counts and coordinate physical inventory audits.
• Collect, compile and distribute operational performance reports such as production rates, consumption rates, yields, labor hours and cost-per-ton, and analyze performance trends.
• Assist the Mill Controller with monthly manufacturing cost forecasts, income projections, annual budgets and business planning.
• Support the monthly close through accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations and financial reviews.
• Perform cost reporting, variance and what-if analysis, and partner with operations and plant leadership on productivity and cost-control analysis.
• Review and audit data collection, reporting and financial controls so procedures are followed and information is captured accurately and on time.

Required profile

• BA degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Experience with accounting practices, inventory control, cost accounting and financial analysis.
• Analytical, detail-oriented problem solver who understands accounting processes and the business drivers behind them.
• CMA or CPA certification is desirable.
• SAP and manufacturing experience is a plus.

What we offer

• Competitive pay and annual bonus.
• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans, plus health and dependent care (FSA).
• 100% matching 401K up to 6%, life and accidental insurance, paid parental leave.
• Health advocate services, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.
• Career path system and training.