Senior Accountant

MacLean-Fogg; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

MacLean-Fogg seeks a Senior Accountant to lead monthly and annual closes, manage journal entries, and support plant-level cost accounting in Wisconsin. You will partner with operations to explain results, analyze variances, and improve reporting using JD Edwards, Excel, and Power BI.

The role emphasizes ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and strong internal controls, with onsite work in Menomonee Falls or Whitewater, WI. A bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal accounting controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, or related financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and JD Edwards or a comparable ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting financial schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and reconcile balance sheet accounts to support complete and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and operational analyses for accounting and business leaders.
• Partner with plant managers and operations leaders to explain financial results, evaluate cost drivers, and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Support manufacturing cost accounting, product costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Analyze material, labor, overhead, spending, volume, and other operational variances, as applicable.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, and monthly budget-to-actual analysis.
• Assist with physical inventory, cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, inventory reserves, and related internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing account analyses, schedules, documentation, and requested information.
• Analyze financial and operational data using Excel, Power BI, and JD Edwards to identify trends, improve reporting, and support business decisions.
• Identify and implement improvements that increase the accuracy, consistency, efficiency, and visibility of accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance colleagues across MacLean-Fogg to standardize processes, improve reporting, and share best practices.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses to support operational and strategic decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

JD Edwards

Job description

MacLean-Fogg is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the financial performance of our manufacturing operations in Menomonee Falls and Whitewater, Wisconsin. Reporting to the Controller, you will lead core accounting activities and partner directly with plant and operations leaders to understand financial results, analyze manufacturing costs, improve processes, and support business decisions. This role offers broad exposure to financial reporting, general ledger accounting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and operational analysis. It is well suited for an accountant who wants ownership, variety, access to leadership, and a clear connection between accounting work and manufacturing performance.

Location

Menomonee Falls or Whitewater, Wisconsin

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Reports To

Controller

What You Will Do

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting financial schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and reconcile balance sheet accounts to support complete and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and operational analyses for accounting and business leaders.
• Partner with plant managers and operations leaders to explain financial results, evaluate cost drivers, and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Support manufacturing cost accounting, product costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Analyze material, labor, overhead, spending, volume, and other operational variances, as applicable.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, and monthly budget-to-actual analysis.
• Assist with physical inventory, cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, inventory reserves, and related internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing account analyses, schedules, documentation, and requested information.
• Analyze financial and operational data using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and JD Edwards to identify trends, improve reporting, and support business decisions.
• Identify and implement improvements that increase the accuracy, consistency, efficiency, and visibility of accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance colleagues across MacLean-Fogg to standardize processes, improve reporting, and share best practices.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses to support operational and strategic decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal accounting controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, or related financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and JD Edwards or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, plant, cost, or inventory accounting experience.
• Experience with product costing, standard costing, inventory valuation, or manufacturing variance analysis.
• CPA, CMA, or another relevant accounting certification.
• Experience improving accounting processes, reporting tools, internal controls, or ERP workflows.
• Experience developing financial reports, dashboards, and business insights that support operational decision-making.

Benefits At MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance, including:

• 21 total paid days off, including 10 vacation days and 11 paid holidays.
• Four medical insurance options through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with 100% coverage for eligible preventive care.
• Dental insurance and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 3.5% company match, full vesting after two years, and discretionary profit sharing.
• Health Savings Account with company contributions of up to $1,000 for individual coverage or $2,000 for family coverage.
• Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees following a birth, adoption, or placement.
• Company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible degrees and continuing education.
• Spring Health Employee Assistance Program, including mental health, legal, and financial support.
• Four free therapy sessions each year for employees and each eligible family member.
• Free 24/7 virtual healthcare through Teladoc.
• Virtual physical therapy through Hinge Health.
• On-demand access to earned wages through PayActiv.
• Wellness incentives, equipment rebates, charitable donation matching, and a new vehicle rebate program.
• LinkedIn Learning and MacLean-Fogg leadership and professional development programs.
• Holiday turkeys and hams to share with your family.

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a privately held, fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer with more than 100 years of history.

We manufacture engineered components for automotive and industrial applications and operate facilities across the United States.

Our long-term ownership allows us to invest in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

We are committed to integrity, people, customer excellence, stewardship, continuous improvement, and building lasting relationships with our employees and customers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MacLean-Fogg is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact [e-mail].

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