Responsible for cost review and management over various elements of plant expenditure. Areas of responsibility are subject to change but include; inventories, plant overhead and operating expenditure review. Assist in preparation of plant budgets. Works closely on development and reporting for Electrode and Maintenance. Responsible for accounting of inventories (ex: refractory, SPL, natural gas/power), supporting the plant controller and financial analysts. Also responsible for accounting of inter-company charges and completion of statistical surveys.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Four-year college degree in accounting or related field or equivalent years of experience is required, MBA or CPA/CMA desirable.
- 4-6 years’ experience in finance role or 6-10 years’ experience without a degree
- Strong analytical skills
- Must be organized and able to appropriately manage time. Effective communication with plant operations and management is a must (verbal, written and auditory).
- Experience with SAP is desirable
- Strong human relations skills
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office products
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support management in monthly reporting and analysis and compiling of annual budgets and cost control initiatives.
- Complete various journal entries in accordance with GAAP
- Verify accuracy of inventory records by auditing and analyzing data input, and by periodically observing physical inventories to ensure adherence to procedures and validity of data.
- Assist management in preparation of budgets and strategic forecasts. Understand variances to budget or forecast and use analytics as a basis for forecasting performance over future quarters and the full year.
- Analyze monthly abnormalities in operating results against budget and historical trends and review with area management. Highlight current activity, emerging trends and make recommendations to improve business end user reporting.
- Record all secondary material sales transactions.
- Complete required balance sheet account reconciliations
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors for information and reporting requirements.
- Work in tandem with Shared Services to appropriately route vendor invoices for processing, approval and coding.