Accounting Operations Specialist in Oshkosh, Wisconsin at The Jor-mac Company Inc

About Company:

The Jor-Mac Company is a contract manufacturer of metal fabrications and assemblies. We provide On-Time, High Quality & Cost Competitive metal fabrications to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s).

• Established in 1952
• Experienced Management Team & Skilled, Dedicated, Motivated & Productive “Non-Union” Workforce
• Established & Diversified Fortune 1000 “Blue-Chip” and Middle Market Customer Base
• ISO 9001: 2015 Certified & ISO 14001: 2004 Compliant
• Fully Integrated ERP Business Operating System, EDI Capable
• Full Metal Fabrication Engineering: SolidWorks/Programming, Layout/Fixture Development
• Financially Strong with Capital for Growth & Investment
• Aggressive Cost Management, Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Disciplines
• Proactive, Collaborative & Flexible Approach to Customer Relationship Management

About the Role:

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity and accuracy of the manufacturing company's accounting records. This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. The Staff Accountant will manage bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activities to provide accurate financial data for decision-making. Additionally, this role involves detailed account reconciliations and job costing to support operational efficiency and cost control within the manufacturing environment. Ultimately, the Staff Accountant ensures that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, contributing to the overall financial health and regulatory compliance of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in accounting roles, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in bank reconciliation, journal entries, and general ledger management.
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification or progress towards CPA licensure.
• Experience with job costing and cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems commonly used in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external auditors.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to various accounting transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support job costing processes by tracking and allocating manufacturing costs appropriately.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and support audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with established accounting principles, company policies, and regulatory standards.

Skills:

The required skills such as bank reconciliation, journal entries, and general ledger management are essential for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records on a daily basis. Accounting principles guide the Staff Accountant in ensuring compliance and consistency in financial reporting. Account reconciliation and analytical skills are used to identify and resolve discrepancies, supporting the integrity of financial data. Job costing skills are particularly important in the manufacturing industry to allocate costs correctly and support budgeting and forecasting. Preferred skills like ERP system familiarity and CPA knowledge enhance the ability to manage complex accounting tasks efficiently and contribute to continuous process improvements.