Accountant I
Description
Job Duties
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Maintain and analyze project-based accounting schedules and propose related adjusting entries.
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Support the Accounts Payable function and provide additional capacity as needed.
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Assist in the monthly financial close and reporting cycle, including various journal entries, reconciliations and work papers.
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Assists with the recording of data in OneStream consolidation software.
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Use SAP to perform tasks.
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Works with Business Units to ensure all AP/AR transactions are reported promptly and accurately.
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Assist other accounting department functions and projects as requested.
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Assist in the billing process to prepare invoices for products and services.
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Support treasury operations
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Perform internal audits of procedures related to expense reporting and reimbursement.
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Assist in collection of data related to external audits.
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Ensure tasks are performed according to organizational requirements for quality management and environmental, health and safety standards, policies and procedures.
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Perform financial analysis for management and complete projects and other duties as assigned.
Education/Work Experience Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred. 2+ years of relevant experience required, in lieu of degree.
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One to three years of experience in an accounting environment is preferred.
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Must have excellent communication skills. The ability to work effectively with diverse populations is required.
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Must be comfortable with computerized accounting systems and be able to learn new systems.
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Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills and be detail oriented.
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The ability to work with frequent, established deadlines is required.
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Advanced PC skills to include MS Office Excel and Word required. Knowledge of ERP/SAP system desirable. Must be able to analyze data and prepare reports. Ability to create and use pivot tables preferred.
Position is onsite in Milwaukee, WI