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Staff Accountant

Job Details

Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
4 Year Degree
Accounting

Description

*This is a hybrid position and 3-4 days a week are required in the office

Summary of Position:

The Staff Accountant role has responsibilities supporting Milwaukee finance, as well as, Milscos North American footprint. This role is responsible for daily and monthly general ledger journal entries, reconciliations and various accounting functions/analyses throughout the month. In addition, the staff accountant will lead monthly fixed asset accounting, and lease accounting along with additional project work, as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Integral role in month-end close process and maintaining internal control structure
  • Prepare general ledger journal entries and reconciliations
  • Review financial information for accuracy and investigate variances
  • Manage lease and fixed asset systems to ensure accuracy of reports and month-end information
  • Maintain project spend versus budget for capital spend and customer owned tooling and work with project managers on ensuring accuracy
  • Provide support to payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Provide analysis of P&L and balance sheet accounts related to fluctuations and content
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of property and sales and use tax filings
  • Provide system solutions to any recurring issues identified
  • Assist with ad hoc projects and accounting matters, including implementation of system upgrade
  • Perform other financial analyses and responsibilities as determined by senior management

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
  • At least one (1) year experience in an accounting or finance role preferred
  • Experience in performing multiple projects and priorities and working with varying team members
  • Strong attention to detail and quantitative skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office proficiency
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