Financial Analyst (Staff Accountant)

Briggs & Stratton • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Corporate Financial Analyst/Staff Accountant, your goal is to support assigned corporate business group(s) and the company through the performance of accounting functions such as month-end closing, reporting, analysis of operations, and other financial analysis process-related activities. This role requires the ability to transition from processing to analyzing work and back again, and a team-player attitude.

The company is Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, providing innovative products and diverse power solutions. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, and lawn and turf care products through its various brands. Their products are designed, manufactured, marketed, and serviced in over 100 countries on six continents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field OR equivalent education and experience
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• Analytical skills necessary to review/analyze accounting and financial data, substantiate financial statement balances and prepare financial statement account reconciliation
• Ability to identify, measure, evaluate & improve, if necessary, the effectiveness of accounting, financial, managerial and operational controls
• Good verbal & written communication & interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of people in a team environment
• Advanced computer skills including advanced knowledge of and experience working with spreadsheet software
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects with a strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Nice To Haves

• Previous accounting/finance experience preferred
• Manufacturing industry & SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performing month-end closing which includes: calculating accrual/reserve balances and discussing calculations with management for subjective nature accounts to arrive at a decision; analyzing general ledger account data for accuracy and adjusting accounts if necessary; booking various other journal entries and statistical key figures.
• Preparing reports and entries daily, weekly, and monthly which may include but not be limited to cash, inventory, insurance, payroll, and prepaids.
• Reviewing detail of accounts and following up on month-end closing items when necessary. Prepares account reconciliations on a monthly basis for review by other members of the accounting department.
• Working with external auditors including providing audit workpapers as well as requested supporting documentation, walking auditors through calculations and providing data for various other detailed testing.
• Working with business and finance leaders in assigned areas to analyze variance from budget and forecast, as well as creating the annual budget and monthly forecasts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level