Accountant

Badger Meter•Milwaukee, WI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

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
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

3+ years of related professional experience in a medium-sized manufacturing environment desired
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.
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