Accountant I

Job Duties

• Maintain and analyze project-based accounting schedules and propose related adjusting entries.
• Support the Accounts Payable function and provide additional capacity as needed.
• Assist in the monthly financial close and reporting cycle, including various journal entries, reconciliations and work papers.
• Assists with the recording of data in OneStream consolidation software.
• Use SAP to perform tasks.
• Works with Business Units to ensure all AP/AR transactions are reported promptly and accurately.
• Assist other accounting department functions and projects as requested.
• Assist in the billing process to prepare invoices for products and services.
• Support treasury operations
• Perform internal audits of procedures related to expense reporting and reimbursement.
• Assist in collection of data related to external audits.
• Ensure tasks are performed according to organizational requirements for quality management and environmental, health and safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Perform financial analysis for management and complete projects and other duties as assigned.

Education/Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred. 2+ years of relevant experience required, in lieu of degree.
• One to three years of experience in an accounting environment is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills. The ability to work effectively with diverse populations is required.
• Must be comfortable with computerized accounting systems and be able to learn new systems.
• Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills and be detail oriented.
• The ability to work with frequent, established deadlines is required.
• 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