Incumbent is responsible for coordinating with U.S. Steel (USS) Information Technology in supporting PRO-TEC Coating Company business processes on the PRO-TEC Mainframe and on USS shared systems. Incumbent is also responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and assigning security of many of the administrative systems at PRO-TEC Coating Company. This includes the maintenance management system and accounting systems. In addition, incumbent is responsible developing and writing reports for associates against numerous PRO-TEC databases.

• Observes all safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Assures proactive response to changes in demands of the marketplace, business conditions, and evolving technology impacting business system design and utilization.
• Coordinates system enhancements, maintenance and development of new applications with responsible USS systems groups.
• Interfaces with personnel from various work areas supported to determine systems and associated training needs.
• Prepares functional specifications and requirement definitions and performs cost benefit analysis.
• Initiates change requests, records, and reports as appropriate and track status.

• N/A

Relationships

• The incumbent regularly communicates with the following:
  • PRO-TEC Associates
  • USS Information Technology
  • IT Suppliers, Vendors

• Communication skills
• Server systems administration skills
• SQL query and reporting skills
• Project management skills
• Telephone skills
• Computer literate (Word Processing, Spreadsheet programs)
• Detail oriented

• Bachelor’s Degree in related technical field preferred.
• Two years of related experience required.

• None

Incumbent must be able to work in stationary position, view computer screen, use mouse and/or keyboard, communicate on the phone and in person. Incumbent should be able to climb stairs and walk throughout the large facility. He or she should be able to withstand varying extreme weather conditions while working in the facility. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PRO-TEC Coating Company will provide incumbent with training, tools, skills, motivation, and will empower the work force so that everyone is responsible and accountable for achieving the goal of superior quality products and services.

Incumbent will work in an open cubical office space, air-conditioned/heated atmosphere with other Associates. Incumbent may be required to enter the manufacturing facility and will be required to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), which will be provided. Associate must be willing to occasionally work on weekends and nights as needed. This position requires associate to be available by phone after hours (unless manager is aware of unavailability), to assist or to defer to a backup to assist with requested needs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent reports to the Controller and supports the day-to-day management of PRO-TEC accounting
activities. Personally, provides professional analysis and technical support for the Senior Controller,
V.P. Finance and Administration and for other members of management.

• Support for the day-to-day management of accounting functions. Area of responsibility includes accounts payable, billing inventory control, and general ledger.
• Support for monthly closings and generation of balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow statements, and various cost performance reports including the trend analysis and change analysis. Ensures that monthly closings and associated financial reports conform to GAAP.
• Support for the accuracy of month end accruals.
• Support for the accuracy, completeness and integrity of the general ledger. This includes fixed asset
  reporting.
• Assists V.P. Finance with cash and debt management. Monitors daily cash flows, transfers cash between control and operating accounts and initiates borrowings when needed.
• Assists V.P. Finance with internal and annual independent audits. Responsible for interfacing with auditors, schedule development, audit report clearance, verification of audit results, and footnotes of final report.
• Support for sales tax administration, workmen’s compensation payments, preparation of partnership Form 1065, return and preparation of schedules used to prepare all other local and state income and franchise tax returns (as prepared by U. S. Steel tax dept.). In addition, prepares non-wage taxable income for inclusion into W-2’s.
• Assists with contract management – scrap
• Assists with providing necessary analytical tools for improving profitability and lowering costs.
  Interfaces with other departments in this area.
• Support for maintaining a standard cost system for calculation costs of sales (gross margin) and
  production absorption (PRV). Inventory to be dollarized on a FIFO basis.

• N/A

Relationships

• The incumbent regularly communicates with the following:
  • Senior Controller-Special Assignment
  • V.P. Finance and Administration
  • Accounting Department staff
  • Other PRO-TEC Managers
  • Parent Company accounting and finance personnel
  • Subordinates
  • HR/Payroll Administrators
  • Auditors; Vendors

• Effective communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong computer skills
• Supervisory/interpersonal/leadership skills
• Strong organizational/time management skills
• Detail oriented

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 5+ years’ experience as professional accountant with knowledge of cost accounting
• MBA Degree preferred
• Public Accounting experience preferred

• C.P.A. license preferred.

Incumbent must be able to work in stationary position, view computer screen, use mouse and/or keyboard, communicate on the phone and in person. Incumbent should be able to climb stairs and walk throughout the large facility. He or she should be able to withstand varying extreme weather conditions while working in the facility. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PRO-TEC Coating Company will provide incumbent with training, tools, skills, motivation, and will empower the work force so that everyone is responsible and accountable for achieving the goal of superior quality products and services.

Incumbent will work in an open cubical office space, air-conditioned/heated atmosphere with other Associates. Incumbent may be required to enter the manufacturing facility and will be required to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), which will be provided. Associate must be willing to occasionally work on weekends and nights as needed. This position requires associate to be available by phone after hours (unless manager is aware of unavailability), to assist or to defer to a backup to assist with requested needs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.