Senior Accountant

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc.

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Other Available Locations: Alabama

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

Join North America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler. Nucor Corporation is the safest, highest quality, lowest cost, most productive and most profitable steel and steel products company in the world. As a Senior Accountant, you will be an important member of our Accounting team supporting the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financial reporting. This role performs general accounting activities, including journal entry preparation, month-end closing, operational analysis, tax filings and supporting annual audits. You will also play a key role in analyzing account information, reconciling balances, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.This role is ideal for someone with a high attention to detail who thrives in a results-oriented environment that values teamwork, continuous learning, and making meaningful contributions to the bigger picture. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the organization and interact with other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with accurate and timely month-end closings and financial reporting

Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a proactive and timely manner

Perform variance analysis between actuals and forecasts, providing insights to support decision-making

Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis

Prepare and file tax returns

Maintain compliance with internal controls and accounting standards

Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

5+ years of Cost or Management Accounting experience

Strong knowledge of GAAP or financial reporting

Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and Microsoft Excel

Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills

High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a Manufacturing environment

CPA or MBA