Provide accounting support for all companies within the ESS Group, including Ellwood Specialty Steel, Ellwood Specialty Metals, Walter Metals, Unisteel, and Ellwood Specialty Metals Mexico.
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, ledgers, reports and taxes.
Manage A/R functions including customer credit and collections.
Record cash receipts and make occasional bank deposits.
Assist in Accounts Payable vouchering and check runs.
Calculate and prepare data for journal entries.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
Analyze product cost accounting transactions.
Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
Complete 1099 and 1096 filing requirements.
Prepare returns for withholding tax, personal property tax, and sales & use tax.
Participate in annual audits and physical inventories.
Supervise entry level accounting or administrative staff
Process improvement efforts
Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures established by ESS and EGI.
Other duties as necessary.
Limited travel to ESSG companies, including those in Canada and Mexico, and to customers and vendors, as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles.
2 years’ experience working in a manufacturing or distribution environment
5+ years of accounting experience.
Experience with customer service and/or collection calls is preferred.
Detail oriented with the ability to organize, document and prioritize multiple projects.
Knowledge of Information Systems including database, enterprise and accounting application systems.
Financial experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably related to steel or industrial materials.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent facilitation, analytical and organizational skills.
Independent and self-starter. Ability to deal with a continuously changing environment.
Strong communication (verbal and written), math, and problem-solving skills. Must be able to present well.
Proficient computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems and reports.
Ellwood Specialty Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer. Minorities/Females/Individual With Disabilities / Protected Veterans.
