Staff Accountant at Oxbow Calcining LLC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Job Description:

Founded in 1983 by principal shareholder William I. Koch, Oxbow is one of the world's largest recyclers of refinery and natural gas coproducts. Oxbow is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida with approximately 950 employees operating from more than 30 locations in 14 countries worldwide. Oxbow is a world leader in the production and distribution of calcined petroleum coke and the distribution of fuel grade petroleum coke. Oxbow also provides bulk storage and handling for petroleum coke and other commodities. Oxbows scale, expertise and leading market positions have allowed it to create a powerful global sourcing platform with superior market intelligence and longstanding relationships with many of its key suppliers and customers. Oxbows products are essential in the production of aluminum, steel, glass and cement and our specialty products are used in variety of innovative products, including high performance plastics, solar panels, electronics and batteries. Oxbow is annually ranked by Forbes as one of the top 500 privately held U.S. companies. Our success as a company and industry leader comes from a winning combination of teamwork, innovative uses of technology, and our talented employees. Oxbow Calcining LLC is currently looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in our Baton Rouge, LA office.
Essential Job Duties:
Prepares and posts monthly journal entries for recurring transactions. Approves all purchase requisitions after reviewing the accounting coding. Analyzes and reviews all SG&A expenses prior to month-end closing. Ensures accuracy of the transactions versus budget. Reclassifies all necessary transactions and expenses that need to be capitalized and amortized. Gathers and reviews documentation for capital projects and fixed assets. Reviews the accuracy of sub-ledgers and trial balance. Reviews and reconciles monthly balance sheet accounts. Effectively and efficiently analyzes and reports on gross profit and/or budget variance for areas of responsibility. Supports management with special projects and workflow process improvements and other duties as assigned. Maintains knowledge of and ensures all aspects of accounting comply with established policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrates and applies an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Communicates clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles. Excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of ERP applications (preferably Oracle). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office.