Senior Accountant

GUHRING INC; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Guhring Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Accounting team in Brookfield, WI. The role supports accounts receivable, payable, cost accounting, government reporting, customs and tariff-related activities, and general accounting.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work closely with the Controller/CFO and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience preferred.
• ERP systems experience; SAP is a plus.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate with Accounting, Operations, Purchasing, Sales.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Perform cost accounting and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Assist with government reporting and tax-related activities.
• Reconcile inventory and analyze gross margins.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the Organization Guhring is a world-class manufacturer of round shank cutting tools for the metalworking industry, also a provider of top-quality coating, reconditioning, and tool management services. More than a century of expertise in cutting tool manufacturing, combined with powerful R&D resources, place Guhring at the forefront of technical innovations in cutting tools.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

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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.
• Serve as backup for other Accounting department functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with accounts receivable and/or accounts payable.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to research accounting and compliance issues and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Accounting, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and outside service providers.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be beneficial:

• Manufacturing cost accounting
• Inventory accounting
• SAP
• Customs and import documentation
• Tariffs and duties
• Sales and use tax
• Government reporting
• Month-end closing
• Account reconciliations
• Financial analysis

Position Characteristics

This position is well suited for an experienced accountant who enjoys a variety of responsibilities rather than specializing in a single accounting function. The individual will have exposure to transactional accounting, manufacturing cost accounting, compliance, financial analysis, and operational accounting while working closely with the Controller/CFO.

Location Brookfield

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.