Senior Accountant
Date: May 11, 2026
Location: Waterloo, IN, US, 46793
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: NIPG Midwest
Location: Waterloo, IN, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Basic Job Functions:
The Senior Accountant will be a key member of the finance team, responsible for overseeing critical financial processes and contributing to the month-end close procedures for their region. The role will include preparing journal entries, conducting balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accurate monthly accruals, monitoring inventory valuation, and providing support to the group services finance team.
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.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and perform inventory accounting, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
- Review and post inventory-related journal entries (production, adjustments, scrap, reclasses, reserves)
- Perform monthly inventory close activities and balance sheet reconciliations
- Review production orders to ensure materials issued, consumed, produced, and returned are accurately recorded
- Support operations teams in inventory cycle counts and documentation
- Review and post regional fixed asset and intercompany transactions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or direct related work experience
- 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience in US GAAP
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Travel up to 25% for the first 3 months
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Microsoft D365 or similar ERP system
- Manufacturing or inventory accounting experience
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Fort Wayne