Accountant

Badger Meter Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Badger Meter Inc. is seeking an experienced accountant for the Milwaukee location. You will handle complex accounting tasks, post journal entries, maintain ledgers, and prepare analyses and audit work papers.

You will also support SOX compliance and year-end closing activities, contributing to accurate financial reporting. The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, 3+ years in manufacturing, and strong Excel skills; CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of professional accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and SOX requirements.

Responsibilities

• Post all types of journal entries and maintain ledgers.
• Prepare account analyses and audit work papers.
• Monitor closing activities to ensure timely, accurate closes per SOPs and SOX.
• Assist Accounting Manager with procedures and system improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do YouAt Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.When you join us, you'll find:Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.What You Will Contribute:This position is responsible for performing complex and diversified accounting assignments related to examining, analyzing, and verifying all data pertinent to general ledger accounts. You must have the ability to maintain account ledgers, prepare required reports, account reconciliations and statements for management while also understanding considerable variation, complexity, and diversification of procedure. In addition, you are expected to work in a professional manner under established company and department guidelines.Job Duties:Perform accounting and financial analysis services directly and predominantly relating to the Milwaukee location activity and indirectly for Badger Meter subsidiaries as needed.Be responsible for posting all types of journal entries, performing ledger maintenance, preparing various account analyses, and completing a variety of audit work papers.Have an ongoing awareness of current developments in the accounting profession and applicable government regulations.Assist the Accounting Manager to formulate, implement, modify, and maintain procedures, policies, and systems which ensure the accurate, timely, verifiable, and efficient accumulation, recording, balancing, reconciling, and reporting of financial data within the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the United States.Provide assistance, as needed, to other Accounting personnel in areas such as accounts payable, fixed assets, sales, tax, invoicing, expense reports, customs and account analysis.Responsible for monitoring closing activities to ensure a timely and accurate financial closing per current Standard Operating Procedures and Section 404 (SOX) requirements.Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required3+ years of related professional experience in a medium-sized manufacturing environment desiredQualifications:Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word requiredAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel requiredCPA (Certified Public Accounting) preferredIntermediate knowledge of ERP systems preferredKnowledge of accounting theory and related procedures together with a high degree of accuracy, aptitude for detail, sound judgment and analytical skills requiredCompetencies:Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.Working Conditions:Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:Competitive PayAnnual BonusEligible for Annual Pay IncreasesComprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid HolidaysTwo Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and moreEducational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250Voluntary benefits including : Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverageHealth Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) optionsAn Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htmBadger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.Privacy StatementThe Employee and Applicant Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, share, retain, and safeguard applicant information. Please see the privacy statement on our website here .