Financial Analyst

Century Aluminum presents the opportunity to join our Shared Services team, supporting our North American operations, as a Financial Analyst.
Century Aluminum Company is a global producer of primary aluminum and operates aluminum reduction facilities in the United States and Iceland.
We operate two U.S.
aluminum smelters, in Robards, Kentucky (Sebree) and Goose Creek, South Carolina (Mt.
Holly), and one smelter in Grundartangi, Iceland (Grundartangi).
Our primary aluminum facilities produce standard grade and value-added primary aluminum products.
The Financial Analyst's primary responsibilities include ownership of property tax and sales/use tax processing and filing for North American operations, including preparation of Form 1099 and Form 1042.
This role serves as a subject matter expert for property and sales/use tax and will field questions from various business functions, including procurement, AP and operational accounting.
The financial analyst is also responsible for creating, maintaining and reporting of fixed assets and performance of various other accounting duties.
A strong candidate will have experience working in an accounting department and be able to demonstrate knowledge of accounting concepts, have superior attention to detail and possess a desire to learn and grow with a publicly traded, global company.
Salary will be commensurate with prior experience in accounting and/or tax related topics.
Work

Location

:


This role is based from our Owensboro, KY location but will support all Century Aluminum facilities.
Roles and Responsibilities:

Prepare property taxes for all domestic Century entities
Responsible for creation, maintaining and reporting of fixed assets using SAP and Sage software.
Prepare monthly filings of Sales and Use tax for all domestic Century entities
Prepare 1099s and 1042s
Assist with tax audits (property, sales & use, and unclaimed property)
Monitor multi-state sales tax requirements on vendor invoices ensuring proper sales & use tax is paid and/or calculated
Prepare various month-end accrual journal entries and account reconciliations
Backup for Sr.
Financial Analyst (A/R duties)
Ad-hoc Responsibilities supporting the Shared Services Team
Minimum Education/Abilities/Skills:


Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

required.

MAcc or MPAC preferred.
The candidate should be able to easily demonstrate and articulate previous experience with applying accounting concepts/rules.
3 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing accounting environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous experience with sales and use tax/property tax strongly preferred.
Experience with SAP and SAGE preferred
Working knowledge of MS Office products (Excel, Word & Outlook)
Must have excellent organizational skills due to a fast paced, high-volume environment with strict deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; superior attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization
Exceptional customer service skills
Must be flexible, a team player and have the ability to work independently
Strong sense of professionalism and accountability
Scope of Role:


The descriptions contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this classification.
Other duties or responsibilities may be added at management's sole discretion.
Moreover, this description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties.
Employees are expected to follow any job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.
Physical Requirements:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
In accordance with the Company's ADA Policy, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job operates at times in a manufacturing plant environment.
This role routinely will be required to walk up and down stairs, observe through vision and hearing, and may be exposed to heat, cold, and loud noises intermittently.
This job also operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
At Will Status:


This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Employees in this position are employed "at will."
EEO/ Affirmative Action:


The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
The Company will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race; color; sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity); marital status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; creed; religion; national origin; citizenship status; ethnicity; age; disability; genetic information; HIV/AIDS status; veteran or service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
It is the Company's policy not to request any employee's genetic information or to make any employment decision based on genetic information.
The Company is committed to advancing the principles of equal employment opportunity through its affirmative action plan which it maintains in accordance with all legal requirements to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment with the Company regardless of their race, color, gender, disability, and veteran status.