Associate Cost Accountant

About the Role

As an Associate Cost Accountant at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in supporting accurate product costing, inventory management, and financial reporting for our Warren, OH and Wheatland, PA facilities. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid foundation in accounting principles, providing the opportunity to contribute directly to operational efficiency and sound financial decision-making.

You will collaborate with the Director of Accounting, the Pipe Finance Manager, and cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy of cost data, support variance analysis, and maintain compliance with accounting standards. This is a hybrid role with four in-office days (three in Warren, OH and one in Wheatland, PA) and one remote day.

This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys applying accounting knowledge to manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Do

• Provides management with detailed cost data by extracting and analyzing production information.

• Reviews daily shift reports and work order confirmations to ensure accuracy.

• Ensures FIFO inventory costs are accurate by performing audits, investigations, and overhead calculations.

• Participates in the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual production and variance reporting.

• Assists auditors during annual physical inventory counts and provides requested information.

• Posts daily treasury management entries, tracking AP cash disbursements and payroll bank accounts.

• Assists with payroll general ledger postings by reviewing data from Workday.

• Supports intercompany accounting for cross-charges.

• Provides information for bank and collateral audits.

• Completes special projects as assigned.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited university.

• 1–2 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Strong analytical and math skills.

• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in PC software with strong Excel skills; SAP experience a plus.

• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.

• Detail-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines.

• Regular, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:

• Competitive Compensation

• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Paid Vacation & Holidays

• Employee Loyalty Awards

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