What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at OmniSource?
Division
OmniSourceOverview
At OMNI we believe having the right people in the right place will always remain our greatest asset. Our employees create value for our customers and ultimately drive our success.
We work SAFELY.
Providing a safe working environment is a critical element of our core values.
Our PEOPLE
We respect and value one another and work together as one team.
We act with INTEGRITY.
We interact with our customers, our employees, and our stockholders with honesty and integrity.
We demonstrate SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
We strive to make our communities better places to live, work, and grow.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing production, margin, and cost data on a monthly basis, providing management with up-to-date and reliable financial insights to drive business decisions. You will be tasked with building and enhancing reports and financial models to improve efficiency, clarity, and adaptability to evolving business needs. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be able to effectively collaborate with local management, corporate departments, auditors, and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
What you will do:
Expense and Cost Center Reporting
- Review and analyze account and statement level variances
- Create and maintain effective cost center reporting
- Compare results and trends with other OmniSource divisions
Month End Closing
- Prepare and review month end reports, journal entries and financial statements
- Assist with inventory evaluations and control
- Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies regarding cost analyses and profitability
Fixed assets accounting and analysis
Forecasting and budgeting
Special projects
Other duties as assigned
Report fraudulent activity
Report all accidents and injuries immediately
Abide by employee handbook
Commitment to safety through actions and behaviors
Qualifications
What we look for:
Required
4-year Accounting or Finance degree
Experience with month end closings and reconciling general ledger accounts
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Can-do approach and ability to excel in a high volume task environment
Excellent organizational, problem solving and time management skills
Flexibility to travel to other yards and Corporate office as needed (10-25% of the month)
Comfortable working safely in both office and scrap yard environments
Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Self-directed team player dedicated to the success of the organization
3 years relevant accounting work experience
CPA, MBA, CMA or working toward obtaining
Experience with SAI, JDE, RIMAS and Microsoft Access
Preferred
3 years relevant accounting work experience
CPA, MBA, CMA or working toward obtaining
Experience with SAI, JDE, RIMAS and Microsoft Access
Benefits:
Omni offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Bonus, Vacation and 401K.
If you are a proactive and driven professional with a passion for cost accounting, we encourage you to apply and become a key player in our financial team!
Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.
