Corporate Accountant

About Olympic Steel:

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.

Job Description:

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for performing assigned duties in alignment with Olympic Steel’s Core Values while maintaining a high standard of productivity, accuracy, quality, and internal customer service. This role collaborates closely with members of the Corporate Accounting Department and divisional accounting teams. The Corporate Accountant supports the Corporate Accounting function through daily reporting activities, treasury and system interface processes, month-end close procedures, financial reporting, and quarterly external audit reviews.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and distribute daily consolidated operational and treasury reporting to management through the Daily Report process.


• Assist divisions and subsidiaries with accounting questions, reporting requests, journal entry support, and monthly close requirements.


• Create and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.


• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and rollforwards.


• Update reporting systems and databases, within Oracle Narrative Reporting/SmartView and investigate variances between ERP data and reporting outputs.


• Compile audit requests and prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits.


• Assist in the preparation of executive summary reporting, management reports, ad hoc analyses, and special projects as assigned.


• Identify opportunities to improve close processes, reporting accuracy, documentation, controls, and efficiency across corporate accounting activities.

 

Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.



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  Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.



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  Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools preferred, such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, Lawson, Smartview, or similar systems.



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  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, reconciliations, rollforwards, pivot tables, formulas, and reporting workbooks.



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  Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control concepts.



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  Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, organizational skills, and ability to meet strict daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines.



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  Ability to communicate effectively with corporate finance, divisional controllers, subsidiaries, operations, accounts payable, and management.



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  Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative accounting team environment.

Why Work for Olympic Steel:

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program
We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com.