Plant Accounting Lead: Close, Costing & Controls

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSAs

401(k)

Life & AD&D insurance

Health advocacy

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. seeks a Senior Mill Accountant to lead the plant accounting function and development of the accounting team in Monroe, MI.

You will drive accurate financial reporting, manage monthly close, inventory accounting, and internal controls while partnering with the Mill Controller and plant leadership. You will oversee staff, optimize processes, coordinate capital project accounting, and contribute to cost analysis and budgeting efforts to support plant operations and corporate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Experience managing accounting functions and staff.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop plant accounting staff.
• Establish and maintain procedures for account reconciliations and analysis.
• Review general ledger activity for internal controls compliance.
• Review account reconciliations prepared by staff.
• Oversee inventory accounting and inventory control processes.
• Manage the plant accounts payable function.
• Monitor production rates, yields, cost per ton, material usage, and labor hours.
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for staff.
• Serve as a resource for financial systems training and process improvement.
• Lead monthly close and coordinate general ledger entries.
• Maintain fixed asset records and CIP activity; coordinate with tax teams.
• Analyze capital spending and budget variances with engineers/operations.

Skills

Plant accounting experience

Staff supervision

Financial analysis

Internal controls

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. seeks a Senior Mill Accountant to lead the plant accounting function and development of the accounting team in Monroe, MI.

You will drive accurate financial reporting, manage monthly close, inventory accounting, and internal controls while partnering with the Mill Controller and plant leadership. You will oversee staff, optimize processes, coordinate capital project accounting, and contribute to cost analysis and budgeting efforts to support plant operations and corporate