Senior Accountant

Guhring USA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Guhring USA is seeking a Senior Accountant with cost and compliance focus to join the Milwaukee, WI team. The role covers accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, government reporting, customs and tariff activities, and general accounting.

The ideal candidate works with the Controller/CFO and the broader Accounting team to support multiple areas, leveraging strong analytical skills in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing accounting environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Background in cost and general accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable: monitor aging and resolve discrepancies.
• Accounts Payable: review invoices and coding; resolve discrepancies.
• Cost Accounting & Manufacturing: analyze costs, hours, and variances.
• Government & Regulatory Reporting: prepare or assist with filings.
• General Accounting: month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Cost accounting

Government reporting

Customs & tariffs

Manufacturing accounting

Analytical skills

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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. Assist with fixed asset accounting.

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and

reporting.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.