Senior Accountant

GUHRING INC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GUHRING INC. is seeking a Senior Accountant – Cost & Compliance to support cost accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, and regulatory reporting.

The role collaborates with the Controller/CFO and broader Accounting team to ensure accurate financials across AR, AP, and government filings. The position emphasizes strong analytical skills, manufacturing experience, and attention to cost variances and compliance with tariff and customs requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Assist with invoice review, coding, and processing.
• Perform product costing and analyze manufacturing costs.
• Review tariff classifications, customs duties, and related charges.
• Prepare or assist with federal, state, and local government reporting.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Investigate unusual transactions or variances in the general ledger.

Job description

Senior Accountant – Cost & Compliance

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. This position will support a broad range of accounting activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, government reporting, customs and tariff-related activities, and general accounting. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and experience working in a manufacturing environment. This position will work closely with the Controller/CFO and other members of the Accounting team and provide support across multiple areas of the department.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Assist with cash application and resolution of customer payment discrepancies.
• Research and resolve customer account and invoicing issues.
• Assist with customer credit and collection activities as needed.

Accounts Payable

• Assist with invoice review, coding, and processing.
• Research invoice, purchase order, and receiving discrepancies.
• Work with Purchasing, Receiving, and other departments to resolve vendor invoice issues.
• Review vendor statements and perform account reconciliations.
• Assist with vendor setup and maintenance.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable processing and payments.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing

• Perform product costing and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Review and analyze material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs.
• Assist with the analysis of work center rates, machine hours, and manufacturing utilization.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and identify significant cost changes.
• Assist with inventory valuation and inventory-related accounting.
• Analyze gross margins by product, division, or customer.

Customs, Tariffs & Compliance

• Review imported goods and supporting customs documentation.
• Review tariff classifications, customs duties, and tariff-related charges.
• Maintain documentation supporting customs and tariff reporting.
• Assist with the reconciliation of customs duties, tariff surcharges, and related accounting activity.

Government & Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare or assist with required federal, state, and local government reporting.
• Assist with sales and use tax reporting and reconciliations.
• Prepare census, economic, and other governmental surveys and reports.
• Maintain supporting documentation for regulatory filings.
• Assist with audits and requests from governmental agencies.

General Accounting

• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate unusual transactions or variances.