Accountant II- Global Logistics

Techtronic Industries; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Education support

On-site wellness

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Accountant II to join the Global Logistics accounting team. You will support month-end close activities, manage freight cost accounting, and help ensure strong controls while collaborating with cross-functional partners.

The role requires at least 2 years of corporate accounting experience, proficiency with ERP systems, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills. This is a full-time on-site position in Wisconsin with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 2+ years corporate accounting experience.
• Proficiency with large-scale ERP required.
• Proficiency with Excel (advanced) and PowerPoint required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close entries and reconciliations.
• Provide leadership for accounting of freight costs.
• Maintain accounting controls and process compliance.
• Support auditors with schedules and policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes.
• Create ad hoc financial analyses to support decisions.
• Support Global Logistics Accounting Manager on key projects.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Cross-functional work

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Oracle Fusion

ERP system

Job description

Job Description:

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the bookends of our success. Our employees work with a passion to never settle and always improve, enabling us to push the status quo and change the lives of our users.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Your Role on Our Team

As an Accountant II, you will support the Global Logistics accounting team at Milwaukee Tool.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with several month-end close procedures and tasks including preparing journal entries, reviewing invoices and coding, and performing account reconciliations.
• Provide leadership, support, and guidance for all accounting aspects of freight costs.
• Maintain appropriate Accounting and Controllership department process compliance and controls.
• Support internal and external auditors through the preparation of schedules and discussion of accounting policies and business practices.
• Work in cross-functional groups to create more efficient and accurate business processes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the process of continuous improvement. Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities and streamline processes.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and manage quantitative data and create meaningful reports.
• Demonstrate agility by adapting to changing needs of the finance and operational departments, able to create meaningful ad hoc "what if" financial analysis.
• Support the Global Logistics Accounting Manager on key projects.

The Tools You'll Need to Have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of corporate accounting experience required.
• Proficiency with large scale ERP required.
• Proficiency with Excel (advanced) and PowerPoint required.

The Other Tools We'd Like to See:

• Experience in Supply Chain preferred.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred.
• Public accounting experience or CPA is preferred.
• Ability to work well in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.

And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.