Financial Accountant

Jobtailor; Hilbert (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Manufacturing Accountant to manage the monthly close, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and support internal reporting needs.

You will collaborate with Operations Finance and manufacturing teams, ensuring accurate inventory accounting, controlling costs, and adherence to internal controls. A Bachelor’s in Accounting and 3–5+ years of experience are required; ERP experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting activities.
• Exposure to inventory accounting and manufacturing transactions preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems required; Microsoft Dynamics SL experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and account adjustments.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Assist in the preparation and review of trial balances and supporting schedules.
• Collaborate with Operations Finance to ensure accurate inventory reporting and manufacturing transactions.

Skills

Financial close

Journal entries

Balance sheet reconciliations

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics SL

Job description

• Support the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and account adjustments
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Support preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages
• Assist in the preparation and review of trial balances and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial results and investigate fluctuations from budget, forecast and prior periods
• Support internal and Group reporting requirements including Capital Expenditures, Fixed Assets, Manufacturing costs and Inventory as needed
• Assist with annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts and monthly flash reporting processes
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of general ledger accounts
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and supporting documentation
• Assist with tax-related reporting requests and governmental financial reporting requirements
• Maintain accounting documentation and process narratives
• Support implementation and enhancement of accounting processes and controls
• Assist Operations Finance with daily work order closings to ensure manufacturing transactions are accurately recorded
• Support reconciliation of inventory subledgers to the general ledger
• Investigate inventory-related accounting variances and assist with resolution efforts
• Assist with month-end inventory reporting, account reconciliations and 3PL inventory reconciliations
• Support physical inventory counts and audit activities as required
• Collaborate with Operations Finance and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate financial reporting of inventory transactions
• Support ERP system maintenance, testing and process improvements
• Assist with data validation and master data accuracy as it relates to financial reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency and internal controls
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting activities
• Exposure to inventory accounting and manufacturing transactions preferred
• Experience with ERP systems required; Microsoft Dynamics SL experience preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial close processes, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. Proficient in ERP systems and capable of supporting financial reporting and inventory accounting in a manufacturing environment.