Accountant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Saelens Corporation

Accountant

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Employment Type: 1st shift, possible Hybrid

Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assist with month-end and year-end close related to cost accounting
• Prepare detailed financial and operational reports for management
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes and monitor variances
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Analyze and monitor production, labor, material, and overhead costs
• Analyze purchase price variances (PPV) and investigate root causes
• Prepare and maintain standard costs and conduct variance analysis
• Identify cost trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for savings
• Support internal and external audits as needed
• Support development and tracking

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Ability to analyze and explain balance sheet and income statement activity
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances and identify root causes
• Ability to clearly communicate accounting and financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong collaboration skills across accounting, operations, purchasing, and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–5 years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience preferred