Job Description

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Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: SSAB Iowa & Value Plus

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of SSAB Iowa and Value Plus. This role will focus on cost accounting, inventory validation, reporting, and financial analysis to ensure accurate and timely data for strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify receipt of all raw materials (e.g., scrap, alloys, fluxes, electrodes, packaging) used in production

• Ensure consumption data is accurate and aligned with mill systems; conduct test counts for inventory validation

• Analyze cycle counts and test counts to recommend adjustments to the general and sub-ledger

• Reconcile scrap receiving reports against ledger systems

• Review and input raw material adjustments from purchasing and receiving teams into mill systems

• Investigate alloy cost variances (pricing, consumption, mix) and document findings

• Work with consignment vendors to verify inventory usage and participate in physical counts

• Track obsolete inventory sent to consigners

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and weekly deposits of miscellaneous collections

• Generate weekly and monthly reports on cost consumption and variance analysis for senior leadership

• Conduct ad hoc reporting, journal entries, and financial analysis as needed

• Support accounting for Cut-to-Length facilities, including inventory cost review, production metrics, and profitability analysis

• Review and process employee expense reports

• Assist with R&D tax credit documentation and purchase requisition reviews

• Maintain and coordinate Capital and Non-Capital Work Orders for facility projects

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Experience & Skills:

• Experience in manufacturing accounting preferred

• Strong knowledge of accounting practices and inventory control

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Office tools

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with standard equipment use

• Some physical activity required (e.g., filing, lifting up to 30 lbs)

• Visual and auditory capability needed for group and individual communication

Schedule & Travel:

• Monday–Friday, day shift with occasional off-hours

• Minimal travel (<1%)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Additional Information:

This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve based on organizational needs.

Benefits Starting Day One:

• Competitive salary + bonus potential

• Low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

• 401(k) with company match + profit sharing

• 10 paid holidays & vacation time

• Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability

• Optional benefits: life, hospital indemnity, critical illness

• FSAs (healthcare and dependent care)

• Tuition reimbursement & employee assistance program (EAP)

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