Staff Accountant

## Staff AccountantApplylocations: Chicago, IL - Atlastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR002285**You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.**Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.**We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.****Come build a career you believe in.**Job Description**About the Role**As a **Staff Accountant** at **Zekelman Industries**, you will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day operational accounting activities for assigned manufacturing and company locations. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting practices, while providing the opportunity to directly support accurate financial reporting and compliance initiatives.You will collaborate closely with plant management and cross-functional teams to ensure financial transactions, reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities are completed accurately and efficiently. This is a full-time, onsite role located in our Atlas Tube facility in Chicago, IL.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and is eager to contribute to a growing manufacturing organization.**What You’ll Do*** Provide direct finance support to plant management and operational teams as needed.* Maintain and reconcile fixed asset ledgers, including depreciation schedules and capital project reporting.* Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.* Manage cross charges between assigned companies and other Zekelman entities.* Review and investigate inventory values and process corrections with supporting audit documentation.* Support compliance with internal controls and assist with internal and external audits.* Lead monthly financial close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, analytics, commentary, and reporting.* Prepare budgeting and forecasting reports in collaboration with plant management teams.* Generate ad hoc financial reports and analyses as required.* Support the annual external audit process and provide requested documentation.* Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Who You Are*** 2+ years of accounting or analytical experience, preferably within manufacturing or finance environments.* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.* Professional accounting designation or final-year candidate preferred.* Experience with SAP preferred.* Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.* Ability to maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.**What You’ll Get**Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:* Competitive Compensation* Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities* 401(k) with Company Match* Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance* Tuition Assistance Program* Paid Vacation & Holidays* Employee Loyalty AwardsComp Range - $60,000 - $80,000Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr