Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

The Senior Staff Accountant ensures efficient and accurate execution of all general accounting functions. It is the Senior Staff Accountant's responsibility to ensure timely and accurate monthly financial closings while assisting the Financial Accounting Manager in assuring compliance with internal controls and procedures throughout the company; safeguard the company's assets and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Prepares monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information. Research and reconcile all bank related discrepancies including reviewing bank statements, maintaining disbursing, operating, and checking accounts. Bank Liaison.Monitor positive pay exceptions.

Research and evaluates Company Policies (North American Metal Policies as well as Global Policies) to ensure the Accounting Staff are working within scope.

Assist with the semi-annual and Annual Audits from External Auditors' as well as assisting the Internal Audit Team.

Review and analyze the outstanding check list for outdated and stale checks. Follow-up with clearing them by contacting the vendor, supplier and or individual for accuracy.

Provides guidance and monitors lower-level professional accounting positions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. Master's degree in Accounting preferred

5 years in Accounting

* Strong analytical and accounting skills.

* Advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and similar programs.

* SAI Accounting software but not mandatory.

* Strong General Ledger knowledge, knowledge of monthly closing processes and account reconciliation

* Microsoft Dynamics/AX but not mandatory.

* Hyperion but not mandatory.

* Frequently use personal judgement and discretion

* Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.

* Effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world's safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Find Out More

Please visit?www.simsltd.com?for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.

SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.?THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING.? QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.