Accountant EQS

Are you ready for a rewarding and challenging career in the steelmaking industry?

Join us! We are looking for the best—those who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves to grow with our organization, personally and professionally!

About the Position:

The Accountant is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of accounting functions. This position reports to the Controller.

About Ellwood Quality Steels

• Family-owned business with long-range vision.
• The world leader in the production of high quality carbon, alloy, stainless and tool steel ingot.
• Unmatched commitment to our customers.
• Emphasis on flexibility, responsiveness, and problem solving.
• Continual investment in our people, process, and equipment.
• Highly trained workforce, state-of-the-art equipment and methodology.
• A manufacturing environment where excellence is an everyday occurrence.
• www.ellwoodqualitysteels.com

Our focus at Ellwood Quality Steels is to create an environment of opportunity where you can grow your career. Our culture values diverse talents and the contributions of all employees. Our commitment includes competitive compensation, support for your professional growth, and a range of employee benefits that help to protect the health and welfare of our people.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for Profit Sharing
• 401(k) retirement plan with an excellent Employer Match
• Excellent health care, dental and vision plans
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and disability benefits

What You’ll Do:

• Financial Accounting (general ledger, journal entry preparation, month-end closing, A/R, etc.)
• Work closely with the Controller to acquire a full understanding of the Company’s ledger and costing program
• Prepare monthly reports / charts (sales & use tax, capital projects, production, etc.)
• Monthly inventory control and annual inventory reconciliations
• Inter-company transaction / reconciliations
• Maintain required vendor documentation (W-9, W-8BEN)
• Assist Controller with yearly reporting (R&D tax credit, 1099s, etc.)
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Provide back up support for other accounting functions
• Maintain controls to ensure integrity of the computer system
• Ensure all financial records accurately reflect the financial position of the company
• Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company including plant safety regulations and work rules.
• Must have ability and desire to work with others.
• Meets attendance requirements.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary to support business needs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in accounting required or a commensurate level of related experience and education.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience Accounting in a manufacturing environment is preferred;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of accounting practices and willingness to grow in the accounting field.
• Excellent Excel skills and advanced personal computer literacy and work processing software;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Must be proactive and have the ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Must have attention to detail and be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed
• Must maintain confidentiality.

DRIVING: Required to have an active and valid driver’s license, or the ability to travel and commute as required, and comply with the Motor Vehicle Safety Program.

EQS TRAINING: Theoretical Steelmaking Course