Sr. Accountant

Komatsu

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Komatsu is seeking a Senior Accountant to support monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, ensuring accuracy under US GAAP/IFRS. You will prepare and review journal entries, perform reconciliations, and guide technical accounting analyses across multiple areas.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration with FP&A, IT, and operations, and contributes to process improvements, internal controls, and audit readiness in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
3+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or corporate accounting).
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and post monthly journal entries in accordance with Company accounting policies and US GAAP/IFRS.
Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned accounting areas.
Analyze general ledger activity, investigate variances, and explain financial results to management.
Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting schedules, audit support, and technical accounting analyses.
Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and automation initiatives.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

ERP systems (SAP) experience

Advanced Excel

Job description

Sr. Accountant 8/27/26 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, 53204-2941 36811 Hybrid Position

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Job Overview

The Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting is responsible for supporting the Company's monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes by preparing and reviewing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS, and contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting. Depending on rotational assignments and business needs, this role may support a variety of technical accounting areas, including defined benefit pension plans, incentive compensation, investments, derivatives, leases, and other complex accounting matters. The Senior Accountant partners closely with Finance and cross‑functional business teams to ensure the integrity of financial information, provide technical accounting guidance, and support strategic business initiatives. This role also contributes to the enhancement of accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies to support the Company's financial reporting objectives. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical accounting professional with a strong technical accounting foundation, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Success in this role requires excellent problem‑solving and communication skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Key Job Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting

Prepare, review, and post monthly journal entries in accordance with Company accounting policies and U.S. GAAP/IFRS, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of financial results.
Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned accounting areas, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met.
Analyze general ledger activity, investigate significant variances and unusual transactions, and provide clear explanations of financial results to management.
Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are identified, investigated, and resolved on a timely basis.
Maintain complete and well‑organized supporting documentation for accounting transactions to ensure compliance with internal control requirements and facilitate internal and external audits.
Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting schedules, audit support, and technical accounting analyses as required.
Participate in the implementation of new accounting standards, business initiatives, and system or process improvements affecting Corporate Accounting.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Partner with FP&A, Operations, Treasury, Procurement, IT, and other departments to ensure appropriate accounting treatment within areas of responsibilities.
Provide technical accounting guidance and training to business partners to ensure appropriate understanding of accounting rules impacting the business.
Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and automation initiatives to improve accounting efficiency and data integrity.
Support special projects, accounting policy initiatives, and other Corporate Accounting priorities as assigned.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit Support

Maintain a strong internal control environment over assigned areas of accounting, journal entries, and reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and other internal control standards, where applicable.
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, facilitating process walkthroughs, and responding to audit inquiries.
Identify control deficiencies, process risks, and compliance gaps, and recommend and implement corrective actions.
Partner with business stakeholders to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and appropriate accounting treatment for assigned areas of accounting.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA or CPA candidate
3+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or corporate accounting)
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
Experience with general ledger reconciliations and month‑end close processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise messaging tailored to various stakeholders and hold discussions with cross‑functional teams.
Agile and Detail‑Oriented: Ability to multi‑task among competing priorities and participate in large‑scale accounting projects; navigates challenges and ambiguities effectively. Ability to clearly demonstrate understanding of processes, conduct thorough self‑review of workpaper drafts ensuring completeness and accuracy in conclusions reached.
Self-driven with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with others

Preferred Skills

Experience in a multi‑entity environment
Proficient knowledge of financial systems (e.g., ERP systems, data analytics tools) and advanced Excel skills (SAP experience preferred)
Experience supporting audits and compliance activity

Additional Information

Company Benefits

Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
401k and/or employee savings programs
Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
Employee and family assistance programs
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.