Accountant

Badger Meter•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste. Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. When you join us, you'll find: Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe. Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential. A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet. What You Will Contribute: This position is responsible for performing complex and diversified accounting assignments related to examining, analyzing, and verifying all data pertinent to general ledger accounts. You must have the ability to maintain account ledgers, prepare required reports, account reconciliations and statements for management while also understanding considerable variation, complexity, and diversification of procedure. In addition, you are expected to work in a professional manner under established company and department guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
3+ years of related professional experience in a medium-sized manufacturing environment desired
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word required
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
Knowledge of accounting theory and related procedures together with a high degree of accuracy, aptitude for detail, sound judgment and analytical skills required

Nice To Haves

CPA (Certified Public Accounting) preferred
Intermediate knowledge of ERP systems preferred

Responsibilities

Perform accounting and financial analysis services directly and predominantly relating to the Milwaukee location activity and indirectly for Badger Meter subsidiaries as needed.
Be responsible for posting all types of journal entries, performing ledger maintenance, preparing various account analyses, and completing a variety of audit work papers.
Responsible for monitoring daily cash activities, posting related journal entries, and reconciling all bank accounts on a monthly basis.
Have an ongoing awareness of current developments in the accounting profession and applicable government regulations.
Assist the Accounting Manager to formulate, implement, modify, and maintain procedures, policies, and systems which ensure the accurate, timely, verifiable, and efficient accumulation, recording, balancing, reconciling, and reporting of financial data within the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the United States.
Provide assistance, as needed, to other Accounting personnel in areas such as accounts payable, fixed assets, sales, tax, invoicing, expense reports, customs and account analysis.
Responsible for monitoring closing activities to ensure a timely and accurate financial closing per current Standard Operating Procedures and Section 404 (SOX) requirements.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis.
Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options