Staff Accountant

Johnson Health Tech Companies • Cottage Grove, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is a non-supervisory position reporting under the direction of the Controller. The role partners with IT, Product teams, Sales, and Operational partners to improve business insights by accounting for operational activities and supporting the accumulation and analysis of data for management decision-making. The position supports month-end close, general ledger maintenance and reconciliation, warranty and quality cost reporting, sales tax processes, customer rebate reporting, and monthly journal entries.

This position is performed on-site in a standard office environment. It requires the ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities, reason and analyze information, make timely decisions, and work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, leadership, and external partners.

Requirements

• Minimum two-year Associate degree; a four-year degree is preferred.
• Minimum two years of progressively responsible experience in accounting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate recommendations concisely and promptly.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining control and order.
• Accountability for specific performance.
• Exceptional attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and providing a high level of customer service.
• Confidentiality and understanding of accounting ethical standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PowerPivot, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, VBA, and macros.
• Ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to reason, analyze information, and make sound decisions promptly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and interact professionally with colleagues, leadership, and external partners.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer keyboard, mouse, phone, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, view a computer monitor, and perform close-vision tasks with adjustable focus.
• Occasional ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to access files, supplies, or office equipment.
• Occasional ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and finger motions for keyboarding and clerical tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree.
• Additional education such as an MBA or CPA.
• Experience with SAP, BW, Microsoft CRM, and Adaptive Insights.
• Clear problem-solving and investigative skills to support a lean environment.
• Six Sigma Certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process.
• Reconcile and maintain assigned general ledger accounts.
• Calculate monthly Cost of Warranty and Cost of Quality billings and create reports.
• Assist in tracking warranty-related transactions and reporting.
• Support filing and reconciliation of the sales tax return process.
• Provide customer entitlement summaries to the sales team.
• Provide other required sales and payment clearing reports to the sales team and customers.
• Develop and enter monthly journal entries and reclassifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• FSA and HSA options.
• Employee product discounts.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree