Logistics Accounting Specialist II

Milwaukee-Tool; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food

Coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Accountant II to support the Global Logistics accounting team in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on month-end close activities, journal entries, and robust data analysis to drive efficient freight cost accounting and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting, 2+ years of corporate accounting, and strong ERP/Excel skills, with preference for supply chain exposure and CPA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of corporate accounting experience.
• Proficiency with large scale ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Excel (advanced) and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Supply Chain preferred.
• Public accounting experience or CPA preferred.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close procedures: journal entries, invoice reviews, coding, and reconciliations.
• Provide leadership and guidance for accounting of freight costs.
• Maintain compliance and controls in the Controllership department.
• Support auditors with schedules and accounting policy discussions.
• Collaborate in cross-functional groups to streamline processes.
• Identify non-value-added activities and pursue continuous process improvement.
• Collect, analyze, and report quantitative data for meaningful insights.
• Assist Global Logistics Accounting Manager on key projects.

Skills

Corporate accounting

Quantitative analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Accountant II to support the Global Logistics accounting team in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on month-end close activities, journal entries, and robust data analysis to drive efficient freight cost accounting and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting, 2+ years of corporate accounting, and strong ERP/Excel skills, with preference for supply chain exposure and CPA.