Accountant II

Milwaukee Tool•Menomonee Falls, WI

10d

About The Position

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the bookends of our success. Our employees work with a passion to never settle and always improve, enabling us to push the status quo and change the lives of our users. Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. Your Role on Our Team As an Accountant II, you will be on the Operations Accounting team at Milwaukee Tool supporting several domestic manufacturing plants. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual that can operate in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
2+ years of experience.
Proficiency with Excel (advanced) and PowerPoint required.
Ability to work well in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting or industry experience in manufacturing is preferred.
Proficiency with large scale ERP, Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute month-end close activities, including closing costing module, preparation and posting of journal entries, validating cost data and resolving discrepancies.
Responsible for the ongoing, timely, and accurate preparation of account reconciliations.
Support audit requirements by providing documentation and explanations for operational accounting transactions.
Perform daily costing analysis to monitor production variances and inventory valuation.
Demonstrate agility by adapting to changing needs of the finance and operational departments, providing insights and support decision-making through transactional analysis.
Work in cross-functional groups to create more efficient and accurate business processes.
Demonstrate a commitment to the process of continuous improvement.
Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities and streamline processes.
Ability to collect, analyze, and manage quantitative data and create meaningful, accurate reports.