Assistant Controller at Ellwood Group in New Castle, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support for all companies within the ESS Group, including Ellwood Specialty Steel, Ellwood Specialty Metals, Walter Metals, Unisteel, and Ellwood Specialty Metals Mexico.


• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, ledgers, reports and taxes.


• Manage A/R functions including customer credit and collections.


• Record cash receipts and make occasional bank deposits.


• Assist in Accounts Payable vouchering and check runs.


• Calculate and prepare data for journal entries.


• Prepare monthly account reconciliations of general ledger accounts.


• Analyze product cost accounting transactions.


• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.


• Complete 1099 and 1096 filing requirements.


• Prepare returns for withholding tax, personal property tax, and sales & use tax.


• Participate in annual audits and physical inventories.


• Supervise entry level accounting or administrative staff


• Process improvement efforts


• Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures established by ESS and EGI.


• Other duties as necessary.


• Limited travel to ESSG companies, including those in Canada and Mexico, and to customers and vendors, as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting.


• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles.


• 2 years’ experience working in a manufacturing or distribution environment


• 5+ years of accounting experience.


• Experience with customer service and/or collection calls is preferred.


• Detail oriented with the ability to organize, document and prioritize multiple projects.


• Knowledge of Information Systems including database, enterprise and accounting application systems.


• Financial experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably related to steel or industrial materials.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent facilitation, analytical and organizational skills.


• Independent and self-starter. Ability to deal with a continuously changing environment.


• Strong communication (verbal and written), math, and problem-solving skills. Must be able to present well.


• Proficient computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems and reports.