General Accounting Analyst — Akron, OH at The

About the Company

For over 50 years, Steelastic has been a leading manufacturer and innovator of specialist capital equipment serving the global tire industry. Based in Cuyahoga Falls, Northeast Ohio, our systems operate in more than 55 countries, supporting all major multinational tire companies and top independent manufacturers. We pride ourselves on being customer-focused and market-driven, fostering a culture that encourages creative thinking and innovation. Our team is empowered to be responsible and proactive, striving for excellence in all aspects while never compromising on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) responsibilities.

Steelastic is part of The Heico Companies, a privately held entity with over 40 years of history. Heico has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through strategic acquisitions and internal reinvestment. Operating within the Industrial Technologies Group, Steelastic benefits from Heico's unique model: acquired companies run on a stand-alone basis, ensuring independence while allowing for the sharing of knowledge across markets, production processes, and management practices. Heico maintains a majority ownership in each operation, generating over $3.3 billion in revenue, and many of its businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

About the Role

The General Accounting Analyst 1 serves as a vital link in our financial operations, coordinating the monthly Financial Statement Close Process. This role is designed for a self-starter who thrives in a manufacturing environment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in our reporting. You will establish the close schedule, monitor adherence to tasks, and prepare key monthly reports for Management Business reviews. Beyond the monthly cycle, you will manage account reconciliations and prepare quarterly reports for Parent Company submission, including balance sheet flux analysis and tax data.

In this position, you will also develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards to visualize financial data. As the primary back-up for Cash Application and Customer Account follow-up activities, you will support the broader finance team during peak periods. The role requires daily collaboration using Microsoft Teams, D365, and the Office Suite, blending office-based analysis with occasional presence in the manufacturing area to understand the physical context of our operations.

Culture & Environment

Our work environment is dedicated to fostering a strong environmental health and safety program. The role involves a hybrid setting, with work performed both in the office and on the manufacturing floor. Employees are expected to walk, stand, reach, and sit for up to 8 hours a day, with the ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity

Steelastic and The Heico Companies are committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

Work location

Work model: On-site

771, Meredith Lane, Cross Creek, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, 44223, United States

Akron, Ohio

Key Responsibilities

check_circlePerform account reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and completeness
check_circlePrepare Management Business Review data and month-end management reports
check_circleDevelop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards as requested
check_circleConduct quarterly balance sheet flux analysis and prepare tax data submissions
check_circleCoordinate the monthly financial statement close process and establish schedules
check_circleServe as primary back-up for Cash Application and Customer Account follow-up activities
check_circlePrepare and submit general journal entries and maintain the journal entry log

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
verified3-5 years' experience with strong cost accounting
verifiedProficient knowledge of US GAAP
verifiedExperience in a manufacturing environment
verifiedERP/MRP (Microsoft D365) desired
verifiedBusiness Intelligence (Power BI) desired

Nice to Have

Experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft D365) and Business Intelligence tools (Power BI).

Company

The STEELASTIC Co.

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Headquarters

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Go "Calenderless"

The STEELASTIC Co. is a machinery manufacturing firm based in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, specializing in the design and production of extrusion-based systems for tire components. These systems are engineered to create belt, cap strip, inner liner, and apex parts for a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, buses, off-road machines, aircraft, and motorcycles. The company has introduced a 'Go Calenderless' approach to tire production, enabling manufacturers to economically produce shorter runs of multiple stock keeping units. Currently, the organization operates over 900 of its systems across more than 55 countries globally. This extensive footprint supports tire makers in adapting to diverse market demands without the traditional constraints of calendering processes. The STEELASTIC Co. remains a subsidiary of Heico Companies LLC, maintaining its focus on providing specialized industrial equipment to the global tire industry.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Us Gaap, Cost Accounting, Microsoft D365, Power Bi, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Suite.

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration required.

Frequently asked questions about General Accounting Analyst 1 at The STEELASTIC Co.

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A General Accounting Analyst 1 at The STEELASTIC Co. is responsible for the following: Perform account reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and completeness; Prepare Management Business Review data and month-end management reports; Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards as requested; and Conduct quarterly balance sheet flux analysis and prepare tax data submissions.

What are the requirements for this General Accounting Analyst 1 role?expand_more

The STEELASTIC Co. is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration; 3-5 years' experience with strong cost accounting; Proficient knowledge of US GAAP; Experience in a manufacturing environment; ERP/MRP (Microsoft D365) desired; and Business Intelligence (Power BI) desired.

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General Accounting Analyst 1 at The STEELASTIC Co. is based in 771, Meredith Lane, Cross Creek, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, 44223, United States. This is a on-site role.

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The STEELASTIC Co. has listed this General Accounting Analyst 1 role as on-site.

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General Accounting Analyst 1 at The STEELASTIC Co. typically requires 3–5 years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

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Key skills for General Accounting Analyst 1 at The STEELASTIC Co. include Us Gaap; Cost Accounting; Microsoft D365; Power Bi; Microsoft Teams; and Microsoft Office Suite.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration required.

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General Accounting Analyst 1 at The STEELASTIC Co. is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.

About The STEELASTIC Co.

Currently, the organization operates over 900 of its systems across more than 55 countries globally. This extensive footprint supports tire makers in adapting to diverse market demands without the traditional constraints of calendering processes. The STEELASTIC Co. remains a subsidiary of Heico Companies LLC, maintaining its focus on providing specialized industrial equipment to the global tire industry.

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