Senior Accountant - Portage, IN

SMS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% matching

Paid holidays

4 weeks paid vacation

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits from day 1

Job summary

SMS, located in Portage, Indiana, is seeking a motivated Senior Accountant to coordinate financial close activities while supporting various accounting functions. This role demands an analytical mindset, strong Excel skills, and collaboration across levels.

Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package, medical benefits from day one, 401(k) matching, and generous vacation time. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic and progressive accounting team.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in accounting role.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• CPA or MBA not required but a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed asset subledger and prepare monthly reconciliations.
• Participate in month-end and year-end accounting close process.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Ability to travel 10% to company locations

Collaborative communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Senior Accountant

SMS Mill Services, LLC is a leader in the steel mill services industry prioritizing recycling and environmental/worker safety and handling all operations with integrity. SMS Corporate is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented and professional Senior Accountant. This position is best suited for someone who is passionate about being an integral part of a driven accounting team and is self‑motivated to make things happen efficiently and accurately.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this role will be responsible for coordinating the timely and accurate execution of the financial close including significant areas impacting the business units, revenue accounting and controls, fixed assets and inventory. This key position will help develop, strategize, and implement the shared services vision for the accounting function.

SMS provides a comprehensive range of services for steel mill customers. We partner with our customers to design custom, cost‑effective solutions, which focus on adding value and achieving goals for the operation and the environment. Our range of services includes, but is not limited to, scrap yard management, finished or semi‑finished product services, melt shop services, logistics/transportation support, and slag processing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed asset subledger by recording additions, disposals and location transfers in a timely manner. Preparing monthly reconciliation to support associated balance sheet accounts and verify depreciation and gain/loss expense calculations are accurate
• Actively participate in the month‑end and year‑end accounting close process including the preparation of standard and non‑recurring journal entries
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations such as prepaids, current and non‑current liabilities, intercompany and other areas as assigned
• Analyze company and subsidiary financial activity to ensure accurate financial records
• Assist in bank reconciliation and treasury functions as needed
• Research and resolve accounting issues
• Assist in the preparation of statutory filings, property tax filings and sales/use tax filings
• Support the annual audit process
• Support the annual budget process
• Leasing/ASC 842 responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA, MBA not required but would be a plus
• 5-7 years’ experience in accounting role
• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Strong Excel skills required
• Ability to travel 10% to company locations
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of the organization, including FPA team, operational managers, and the executive team

What we can Offer

• A comprehensive compensation package commensurate with experience including bonuses
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, company‑paid life insurance, etc. offered on day 1
• 401(k) with 4% matching, 100% vested as of first contribution
• Paid holidays, 4 weeks paid vacation
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team

Equal Opportunity Statement

SMS Mill Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.