Position Summary:  The Staff Accountant is responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports including meeting the accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, audit, financial records, and compliance requirements of the company. This role will work closely with the Plant Finance and management team to provide transactional support and ensure the proper financial recording and reconciliation of expenses. 

 

 

Description of Essential Job Functions: 

Support the AP/AR and Treasury process through preparation of ad-hoc analysis and reports as needed. Process miscellaneous credit memos and invoices. 

Perform cut–off testing monthly, create/maintain Z-file records, and create intercompany aging (APS, Canada & Muskego). 

Coordinate prepaid amortization, freight distribution, and installation accrual. 

Perform general insurance allocations. 

Complete intercompany entries with Mexico. 

Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in entries, documents, and reports. 

Assist with monthly close process transactions and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring its timely and quality output. 

Perform timely reconciliations needed to meet accounting compliance submissions and support audit data requests. 

Assist with preparation and gathering data for audits; audit and maintain expense reports. 

Reconcile bank accounts and investigate findings monthly. 

Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and handle miscellaneous inventory entries, payroll entries, sales tax EFT, miscellaneous bank entries, and healthcare allocation.  

Set up and maintain address book records in JDE (Vendor, Employee, Tax, Transportation Carrier, etc.). 

File sales tax returns accurately and timely; maintain sales tax and prepaid account records. 

Responsible for maintenance of the company credit card program. 

Book transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (by assets, liabilities, and expenses). 

Accurately maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts while ensuring compliance with GAAP.  

Meet processing and reporting deadlines.  

Assist Controller and Senior Accountant in miscellaneous projects and analyses. Perform ad-hoc analysis and reports as needed. 

Actively participate in cross-functional teams including spending time on the manufacturing floor and in plants to understand and improve processes and compliance procedures. 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

 

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

  

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. 

0-2+ years of directly related experience in an accounting or financial analysis role, manufacturing environment strongly preferred. 

Experience with ERP systems. 

 

Computer Skills 

Ability to use a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. 

Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred. 

Proficiency in computer software including JDE Accounting Package is a plus. 

 

Certificates, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: 

None 

 

Other Skills, Abilities, or Competencies: 

Ability to create advanced reports in Excel. 

Working knowledge of budget development. 

Contributes to building a positive team spirit. 

Balances team and individual responsibilities. 

Coaching, mentoring, and team-building skills. 

Strong analytical, administrative, and problem-solving skills. 

Ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.  

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 

Polished group and interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.  

Puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 

Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback.  

Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a changing environment. 

Advanced knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures. 

Must be self-motivated, goal oriented, quality-driven, and capable of working with minimum supervision. 

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work effectively within time constraints and deadlines, and maintain composure. 

Must possess integrity and be able to manage confidential information with the utmost care, security, and discretion. 

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.   

 

Other Qualifications, Experience, or Requirements: 

Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle while carefully observing all traffic rules and regulations. 

Requires the ability to use a variety of office/production related equipment such as a telephone and photocopier. 

Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays.

 

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