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General Ledger Accountant

Century Aluminum Co.

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Owensboro, KY
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Title: GL Accountant

Location: Owensboro, KY

Reports to: Shared Services Manager

Role Summary: We are looking for an experienced, self-starter to support integration and centralization of certain accounting processes across our global organization.

This position offers a competitive base salary and is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus

Responsibilities:

  • Support timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing and reporting activities.
  • Prepare and post monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and reclasses
  • Coordinate with plant operations personnel to determine monthly accruals for unbilled equipment rentals, contractor services, repairs and maintenance
  • Manage intercompany procurement transactions for storeroom items and supplies
  • Calculate intercompany profit or loss on raw material sales and purchases
  • Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP regulations and internal controls
  • Support internal/external audits providing timely responses and supporting schedules to auditors
  • Recommend, design and implement Improvements to GL processes
  • Collaborate with other departments to complete and provide accounting support as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3-5+ years of professional accounting, finance or related experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with SAP and/or Oracle Fusion a plus

Other Qualifications:

  • Excellent organizational and time management skill
  • Attention to detail and accuracy with quantitative data and financial calculations
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Up to 25% travel required, including overnight stays and occasional international travel across our global operations