Steel Dynamics, Inc.

Cost Accountant

Job Locations US-MI-Jackson
ID 2025-5664
Pos. Category
Professional

Division

OmniSource

Overview

At OMNI we believe having the right people in the right place will always remain our greatest asset. Our employees create value for our customers and ultimately drive our success. 

 

We work SAFELY.

Providing a safe working environment is a critical element of our core values.


Our PEOPLE

We respect and value one another and work together as one team.


We act with INTEGRITY.

We interact with our customers, our employees, and our stockholders with honesty and integrity.


We demonstrate SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

We strive to make our communities better places to live, work, and grow.

 

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing production, margin, and cost data on a monthly basis, providing management with up-to-date and reliable financial insights to drive business decisions. You will be tasked with building and enhancing reports and financial models to improve efficiency, clarity, and adaptability to evolving business needs. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be able to effectively collaborate with local management, corporate departments, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

What you will do: 

Expense and Cost Center Reporting

- Review and analyze account and statement level variances

- Create and maintain effective cost center reporting

- Compare results and trends with other OmniSource divisions

 

Month End Closing

- Prepare and review month end reports, journal entries and financial statements

- Assist with inventory evaluations and control

- Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies regarding cost analyses and profitability

 

Fixed assets accounting and analysis

Forecasting and budgeting

Special projects

 

Other duties as assigned

Report fraudulent activity

Report all accidents and injuries immediately

Abide by employee handbook

Commitment to safety through actions and behaviors

Qualifications

What we look for:

Required

4-year Accounting or Finance degree

Experience with month end closings and reconciling general ledger accounts

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Can-do approach and ability to excel in a high volume task environment

Excellent organizational, problem solving and time management skills

Flexibility to travel to other yards and Corporate office as needed (10-25% of the month)

Comfortable working safely in both office and scrap yard environments

Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

Self-directed team player dedicated to the success of the organization

 

3+ years relevant accounting work experience

CPA, MBA, CMA or working toward obtaining

Experience with SAI, JDE, RIMAS and Microsoft Access

 

Preferred

3+ years relevant accounting work experience

CPA, MBA, CMA or working toward obtaining

Experience with SAI, JDE, RIMAS and Microsoft Access

 

Benefits:

Omni offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Bonus, Vacation and 401K.

 

If you are a proactive and driven professional with a passion for cost accounting, we encourage you to apply and become a key player in our financial team!

 

 #GLD02202025

 

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers. 

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