Staff Accountant

Bagby and Company; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in Duluth, GA is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the finance team with month-end closes and accurate financial reporting.

This early-career to mid-level role emphasizes general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and detailed analysis while applying US GAAP principles. The position is fully onsite and offers growth in a global manufacturing environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent
• 2–3 years of accounting experience in corporate/manufacturing environment preferred
• 1 year of SAP experience desirable
• Strong Excel skills with large data sets, pivots, and formulas
• Understanding of US GAAP and financial accounting principles

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing
• Support internal and external audits with schedules and documentation
• Prepare financial statements and reports for management
• Monitor budgets vs. actuals and report variances
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, IFRS, and company policies
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes

Skills

Accounting

SAP

Excel

US GAAP

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

None

Job description

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG Electric Corp. is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG Electric Corp. operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net.

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG Electric Corp. is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG Electric Corp. operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net.

About The Role

WEG Electric Corp. is hiring a Staff Accountant.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the finance department through accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and maintenance of accounting records. This is an early-career to mid-level accounting position, ideal for candidates with a foundational accounting background who are looking to continue developing their skills in a corporate environment.

Candidates should have hands-on accounting experience but are not expected to have extensive ownership of complex accounting functions, leadership responsibilities, or advanced technical accounting expertise.

This position is fully onsite Monday through Friday and requires regular in-office collaboration with the accounting and finance team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Perform detailed account analysis to ensure accuracy of financial data
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts, documents, and reports
• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing necessary schedules and documentation
• Assist with the preparation of various financial statements and reports
• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to management
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and prepare reports on budget variances
• Perform remote bank deposits
• Administer the Motus car allowance program
• Work with WEG Business Services (WBS) to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Assist in entering accounts payable transactions
• Perform new vendor setup verification
• Upload payroll data to the general ledger monthly
• Analyze and prepare employee reimbursements and deductions data for payroll processing
• Calculate bi-weekly payroll wage accrual monthly
• Maintain accuracy of prepaid expenses, including insurance, tradeshows, etc.
• Process invoicing of insurance, legal, and other administrative charges to US business units
• Assist with the proper recording of all fixed asset transactions, including disposals
• Assist in preparing account details for federal and state income tax filings
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, IFRS, and other accounting policies
• Ensure adherence to all company accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, supporting the company's governance framework
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Participate in accounting projects, such as system implementations, automation initiatives, or process reengineering
• Maintain key financial metrics and report them to management

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience & Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2-3 years of accounting experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment
• At least 1 year of SAP experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including working with large data sets, pivot tables, and formulas
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and financial accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Preferred Experience

• Accounting experience within manufacturing, industrial, electrical equipment, automation, engineered products, distribution, or other related industries
• Experience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting activitiesExperience working in SAP within a manufacturing or corporate accounting environment
• Exposure to IFRS reporting
• Prior experience in a multi-location or global organization

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.