Impactful Staff Accountant — Close, GAAP & Reporting

WEG; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the finance team with accurate financial reporting and reliable accounting records. This role contributes to the month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, and various accounting projects across multiple business units.

You will prepare journal entries, assist with budgets and forecasts, and ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance. The position involves working closely with WEG Business Services and other departments to deliver timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Good understanding of US GAAP and IFRS financial accounting principles and practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-accounting personnel in a clear manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Perform detailed account analysis to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts, documents, and reports.
• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing necessary schedules and documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of various financial statements and reports.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to management.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and prepare reports on budget variances.
• Perform remote bank deposits.
• Administer the Motus car allowance program.
• Work with WEG Business Services (WBS) to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Assist in entering accounts payable transactions.
• Perform new vendor setup verification.
• Upload payroll data to the general ledger monthly.
• Analyze and prepare employee reimbursements and deductions data for payroll processing.
• Calculate bi-weekly payroll wage accrual monthly.
• Maintain accuracy of prepaid expenses, including insurance, tradeshows, etc.
• Process invoicing of insurance, legal, and other administrative charges to US business units
• Assist with the proper recording of all fixed asset transactions, including disposals
• Assist in preparing account details for federal and state income tax filings
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, IFRS, and other accounting policies
• Ensure adherence to all company accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, supporting the company's governance framework
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Participate in accounting projects, such as system implementations, automation initiatives, or process reengineering
• Maintain key financial metrics and report them to management

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Payroll systems

Job description

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the finance team with accurate financial reporting and reliable accounting records. This role contributes to the month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, and various accounting projects across multiple business units.

You will prepare journal entries, assist with budgets and forecasts, and ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance. The position involves working closely with WEG Business Services and other departments to deliver timely