Accounting Manager at Dem-Con Companies – Hugo, Minnesota

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day accounting operations for a scrap yard/metal recycling facility, ensuring accurate financial records, strong internal controls, timely close and reporting, and compliance with applicable regulations. This role partners closely with Operations, Scale House, Purchasing, Sales, and Leadership to maintain integrity across commodity inventory, settlement/pricing, cash transactions, and vendor/customer accounts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General Accounting & Close

• Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review recurring accruals and estimates (freight, rebates, shrink, commodity settlements, repairs/maintenance).
• Maintain fixed asset schedules (roll-off containers, heavy equipment, trucks, scales), including depreciation and capitalization policies.
• Ensure accurate coding and classification of expenses by yard/site, line of business, and cost center.

Scrap Purchasing, Scale House & Settlement Control

• Partner with the Scale House/Purchasing team to ensure completeness and accuracy of purchase tickets, weights, grades, and pricing.
• Oversee accounting treatment for purchase tickets, vendor payables, and settlement adjustments
• Oversee daily cash activity, including yard cash controls, petty cash, deposit preparation, and bank reconciliations.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Oversee AP processes, including 3-way match where applicable (PO/receipt/invoice), approvals, payment runs, and vendor master controls.
• Ensure accurate expense allocation for freight, equipment maintenance, parts, utilities, and subcontracted services.
• Monitor vendor terms, discounts, and disputes; maintain strong vendor relationships.

Accounts Receivable, Billing & Customer Settlements

• Oversee AR, invoicing, and customer settlements (mills/foundries/brokers), including weight/grade adjustments, chargebacks, and pricing agreements.
• Reconcile outbound shipping documentation (scale tickets, BOLs) to invoices and AR postings.
• Monitor collections, resolve disputes, and manage credit holds/limits in coordination with leadership.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff; set expectations, review performance, and cross-train to ensure coverage.
• Drive process improvements and automation (ERP/scale system integrations, standardized reconciliations, document retention).

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• [5]+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and reconciliations, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software.
• Previous experience with QuickBooks
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Ability to learn new software as applicable

Dem-Con Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies.

Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will take affirmative steps to ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination.