Cost Accountant - Big River Steel LLC

Job Description

U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees.

This position shall be responsible for working with the other members of the accounting and operations departments in creating accurate and timely financial information for the organization and preparing tools and reports to assist in the budgeting and forecasting process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Creating and updating financial models and budgets as required by evolving business conditions.
2. Working with Operations to help ensure the accuracy of information related to costs and inventory.
3. Working with Operations to create accurate budgets and forecasts that are effective in helping BRS achieve its goals.
4. Identifying cost drivers and developing meaningful metrics used to make business decisions.
5. Communicating with Operations and Accounting as to variances and the effects of business decisions.
6. Developing internal controls to ensure complete and accurate financial records.
7. Coordinating and preparing pertinent information for the Management Team and Auditors.
8. Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance overall efficiency.
9. Assist in special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
2. Prior experience with cost accounting and inventory related transactions.
3. 3+ years of relevant and progressive experience in general accounting, budgeting, and forecasting in a manufacturing environment.
4. Communication proficiency.
5. Collaboration skills.
6. Embrace change and flexibility.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
This is largely a sedentary role: however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not supervise others.

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

We show pride in our communities with community partnerships, corporate charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, leadership training, and much more. And of course, we have a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® 2021, ’22, ‘23
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21,’22, ‘23
• Disability:IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ‘23
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ‘23
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023
• Mansfield Certification for progressing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Legal Department: 2023

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)