Cost Accountant

Cleveland--cliffs-1; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in East Chicago, IN, invites applications for a Cost Accountant at Indiana Harbor. The role analyzes and reports cost data to support management decisions and efficient use of resources.

Responsibilities include month-end close for production costing, manufacturing-cost forecasting, and driving process improvements. Local candidates only; US work authorization required. Relocation not offered; apply via [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and learning skills.
• Excellent communicator with ability to form and maintain relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to utilize Excel to retrieve, filter, and analyze data from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close functions related to production costing and journal entries.
• Support quarterly and annual forecasting related to manufacturing costs.
• Develop understanding of manufacturing processes to analyze drivers like price, inventory, and usage.
• Provide timely information to management to support decision-making.
• Engage with auditors to explain processes or provide documentation.
• Drive process improvements for the cost function.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Learning ability

Excellent communicator

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Finance or business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: East Chicago, INCleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opening for a Cost Accountant at our Indiana Harbor location. The Cost Accountant accumulates, analyzes, and reports cost information for an assigned operating area. This information is shared with management and manufacturing personnel to support decision-making and the efficient, economical use of company resources.Summary of Responsibilities :Perform month-end close functions related to production costing, including the preparation of journal entries and the reporting of month-end, quarterly, and annual results.Participate in the quarterly and annual financial forecasting process related to manufacturing costs.Develop a strong understanding of the manufacturing processes to effectively analyze and report on key drivers related to price, inventory level, and usage.Provide timely and accurate information to department management to support decision-making.Engage with internal and external auditors to explain processes or provide documentation as needed.Leverage tools as needed to drive process improvements for the function and/or department as a whole.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications :Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related fieldStrong analytical, problem-solving, and learning skillsExcellent communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships with internal and external contactsAbility to utilize Microsoft Excel to retrieve, filter, and analyze data from multiple servers, tables, and manufacturing systemsThis position is open to local candidates only. Relocation assistance is not available.Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Preferred Qualifications :Accounting/Finance experience in a manufacturing environmentProficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPointCleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.