SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (TEMPORARY CONTRACT)

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**This is a temporary contract position covering a 18-month Maternity Leave.**

BASIC FUNCTION:

Integral member of the team responsible for the accounting functions at the Whitby & Cambridge Mills as well as the Whitby Shredder including financial reporting, forecasting, inventories, cost variance analysis, government reporting, and other financial responsibilities as may be assigned.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

This position, based out of our Whitby Mill, is primarily responsible for maintaining accurate accounting transactions, records and reports necessary to substantiate the financial performance of the operation. The incumbent also assists the Controller in performing routine analysis of spending to assist in identification of areas of opportunity.
The incumbent should possess a broad background in accounting and cost analysis as may be demonstrated by one with three to five years of previous qualifying experience in jobs involving accounting practices, inventory control, and cost analysis. Previous manufacturing experience is desirable.

The Senior (frequently referred to as “Mill”) Accountant is responsible for the accounting function to include inventories andinventory control, Government reporting, production records review as well as SOX compliance activities and self-assessments.

There are several challenges for the position including maintaining accurate records (production, purchasing, material),providing cost benefit analysis for operating management decisions and analyzing cost records to recommend changes toimprove profitability.

The position is responsible for the effective and accurate collection, compilation and issue of performance reports for plantoperations involving production data. Other responsibilities include trending and analyzing for cost control applications andassisting Controller in preparation of periodic reports and annual operating budgets.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintain accurate and timely accounting transactions, records and reports in close coordination and cooperation with Controller.
• Assist Controller in preparing and analyzing monthly financial forecasts. Collaborate with department to gather inputs and ensure forecasts can well predict monthly financial performance. Prepare variance analysis providing insight into discrepancies.
• Maintain fixed asset records. Track and account for capital projects, assure accurate reporting and classification, preparecomparison to capital budget, analyze cost overruns, etc.
• Maintain inventory records to assure accurate recording of production, production costs, shipments and cost of sales. Responsible for monitoring cycle count adjustments in accounting records and reconciling detail inventory records withgeneral ledger. Coordinates physical inventories with corporate accounting and outside auditors.
• Maintain operating statistics – production rates, yields, costs/ton, usage, man-hours, etc. and analysis of trends.
• Assist Controller in preparing division’s annual business plan and budgets, provide monthly reporting of actual to plan todivision management.
• Responsible for several phases of monthly closing process.
• Cost reporting/cost analysis – assists Controller in preparing monthly reporting to division management on production andprocess costs. Works with division management team (General Manager, Superintendents, etc.) in cost analysis, what-ifanalysis, etc. to analyze and reduce production costs.
• Under Corporate and Controller’s guidance, review/audit division data recording and tracking systems and processes toassure procedures are in place and followed; information is captured accurately and timely.
• Prepare quarterly financial records and reports for Government grant reporting. Primary contact for Government inquiries andexternal audit.

WE HAVE:

• A strong global presence with mini-mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive, appliance, construction, machinery, andequipment industries.
• A thriving culture that values diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our globalcommunity by investing in people, processes, and technology.

YOU HAVE:

• Proficient with Excel at an Intermediate or better level.
• Proficient with Pivot Tables, Indexing and V & H-lookups is the minimum expectation.
• Experience with Power Pivot, Power BI and/or Macro building is preferred.
• Experience with SAP or another large ERP would be beneficial.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.  

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