Global Logistics Accountant II — Data-Driven & Process Savvy

Milwaukee Tool; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness facility

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Accountant II to support the Global Logistics accounting team in Wisconsin. You will assist with month-end close, code checks, and reconciliations, while leading freight-cost accounting and ensuring control compliance.

You will work in cross-functional groups to optimize processes, generate meaningful reports, and support auditors. A CPA or public accounting experience is preferred, with strong ERP and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of corporate accounting experience.
• Proficiency with large-scale ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close procedures and tasks including journal entries, reviewing invoices and coding, and reconciliations.
• Provide leadership and guidance for accounting of freight costs.
• Maintain accounting and controllership process compliance and controls.
• Support auditors with schedules and policy discussions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to improve processes.
• Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities and streamline processes.
• Collect, analyze, and report quantitative data with meaningful reports.
• Adapt to changing finance needs and perform ad hoc financial analysis.
• Support Global Logistics Accounting Manager on key projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP system (large scale)

Excel (Advanced)

PowerPoint

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Accountant II to support the Global Logistics accounting team in Wisconsin. You will assist with month-end close, code checks, and reconciliations, while leading freight-cost accounting and ensuring control compliance.

You will work in cross-functional groups to optimize processes, generate meaningful reports, and support auditors. A CPA or public accounting experience is preferred, with strong ERP and Excel skills.