Accountant

Menasha Corporation•Neenah, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports and fixed asset functions. This role is essential for managing fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers, performing month-end fixed asset reconciliations by plant, and managing/reconciling Capital projects. The Accountant will work directly with plant project managers to create internal orders for capital projects and expenses, review the Asset P.O. Switchboard for completeness, and be responsible for month-end close processes including journal entries, recurring entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews related to fixed assets. Additionally, the role requires understanding fixed asset book and tax requirements for US and foreign locations, reviewing fixed asset transactions for policy adherence, and assisting with system testing, upgrades, loading, or conversions. The Accountant will also review fixed assets for correct governmental tax depreciation keys and lives, assist with tax department-directed changes to assets, and provide requested fixed asset reports and information to the tax department for income tax purposes. The position also involves preparing and reviewing reports and data for accuracy and completeness, and assisting with fixed asset divestiture and acquisition activities to ensure smooth transitions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related
Knowledge of accounting principals
Applicable work experience is preferred
Ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from numerical material
Knowledge of methods, processes, and tools for preparation of financial statements and reports
Knowledge of financial and accounting applications specific to the organization
Ability to identify, evaluate, and research problems related to the accounting function
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

SAP knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares, processes, and codes invoices, ensuring payment within terms
Compiles and maintains accurate financial information to prepare entries to accounts
Prepares and reviews reports and data, monitoring for accuracy and completeness
Assists with month-end closing transactions including preparation of key reports
Provides requested financial information to key stakeholders
Reconciles accounts, ledgers, and reports
Supports continuous improvement initiatives for accounting process and information flow
Maintains and reviews records and data to ensure compliance with all corporate policies and all GAAP, local, state, and Federal law
Fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers
Month end fixed asset reconciliation by plant
Manage and reconcile Capital projects working directly with plant project managers to create internal orders for capital projects and expenses related to projects
Review of the Asset P.O. Switchboard to ensure all purchase orders are complete
Responsible for the month end close processes for Menasha Corporation including performing journal entries, recurring entries, reconciliation of accounts and balance sheet review books as it relates to fixed assets
Understand fixed assets book and tax requirements for Menasha’s US and foreign locations.
Perform review of fixed asset transactions across the company for adherence to Menasha Corporation fixed asset policies.
Aid with testing relating to system issues, upgrades, loading or conversions
Review of fixed assets to ensure correct Governmental tax depreciation keys and lives are assigned
Assist with required changes to assets directed by the tax department to take advantage of various governmental initiatives
Provide requested fixed asset reports and information to the tax department for income tax purposes
Prepares and reviews reports and data, monitoring for accuracy and completeness.
Assist with fixed asset divestiture and acquisition activities to create a smooth transition to/from Menasha Corporation