Senior Accountant – Budgeting, Forecasting & Analytics

aksteel; Forbes (ND); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Variable compensation

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Forbes, MN is seeking a Senior Accountant to support performance reporting, budgeting, and forecast activities. You will contribute to month-end close processes, cost analysis, and capital project reviews, collaborating with maintenance and operations teams.

The role emphasizes accurate reporting, analytical rigor, and initiative to improve site efficiency. A strong accounting foundation and communication skills are essential in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines, goal-oriented.
• Proficiency in translating complex information into understandable reports.
• Attention to detail.
• Take initiative, professional curiosity, and drive to understand the business.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver performance reports, including analysis of operational and financial KPI's on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Develop budgets and forecasts, including cost, production and capital. Participates in forecast analysis and presentation.
• Performs assigned month-end accounting activities, including accruals, allocations, production statistics, reporting, analysis and account reconciliations.
• Participate in capital project development by providing analysis of cost and production impacts. Monitor and report on capital projects through completion.
• Provide information and support for internal and external audits and tax preparation.
• Perform ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as requested.
• Identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Actively seeks opportunities to improve site efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Initiative

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Forbes, MN is seeking a Senior Accountant to support performance reporting, budgeting, and forecast activities. You will contribute to month-end close processes, cost analysis, and capital project reviews, collaborating with maintenance and operations teams.

The role emphasizes accurate reporting, analytical rigor, and initiative to improve site efficiency. A strong accounting foundation and communication skills are essential in this on-site position.