Senior Accountant

Purpose

This is a non-remote, in office position. 

Assists the Accounting/Administration Department performing daily and monthly accounting functions and responsibilities. This would include visits to branch sites (for physical inventories, etc.) and research and analysis of accounts.

Basic Job Functions:

• Works with Accounts Payable, Contracts Department and the Branches in reviewing/approving the release of payment on placing vendor invoices.  Includes soliciting missing documentation to ensure compliance with general contractor requirements and internal controls.
• Conducts physical inventories.  
• Assists with month-end closings and proposes adjustment entries as needed.
• Handles the Unclaimed Property process in accordance with guidelines put forth by UPCR and our corporate parent.  Submits quarterly schedules and serves as point person for audits.
• Updates and maintains Fixed Asset System (FAS).
• Posts daily cash receipt journal entries prepared by Accounting Administrator.
• Handles uploading, submission and acceptance of intercompany transactions within system
• Performs various functions related to the review of, accounting for and ongoing tracking of Leases.
• Performs systemic CapEx management functions and prepares related analyses and reporting.
• Prepares monthly PP&E rollforward schedules.   
• Prepares monthly Operational Analysis reporting.
• Prepares monthly bank cash activity spreadsheets and clears paid vendor items in system.  
• Prepares offline calculations of special mill-based or PPI-based price adjustments for potential invoicing by the Billing team.
• Performs check-signer duties.
• Completes various surveys and/or disclosure reporting related to production, commodity flow, conflict minerals, etc.
• Maintains the SOX controls ensuring all the controls are in place and up to date. 
• Administers SOX control testing.
• Prepares general ledger entries (including recurring and intercompany) and maintains records and files.
• Reconciles accounts and prepares supporting schedules.
• Supports Accounting Manager in completing jobs as needed.
• Answers accounting questions and assists with audits and special projects as needed.
• Performs other accounting-related tasks as assigned by management.
   

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting
• Solid math skills and accuracy with numbers required
   

Preferences:

• Experience in the construction industry is a plus

Special Demands

• Must be able to adhere to demands of a fiscal calendar close schedule including additional hours during peak periods.  
• Some travel required.  
• Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented and willing to work closely with other departments to communicate and reason through contract issues and problems.
   

Physical Demands

• Typical office activities
• Walking, sitting, standing, bending
• Using hands to operate objects, tools, computers and other electronic equipment
• Lifting/handling computers and related equipment
• Vision abilities including close vision and adjusting focus
• Moderate noise level