Staff Accountant

Johnson Health Tech North America Inc • Village of Cottage Grove, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is a non-supervisory role under the direction of the Controller. The position partners with IT, Product, Sales, and Operational teams to account for operational activities, improve business insights, and support the accumulation and analysis of data used in management decision-making. Responsibilities include supporting month-end close, maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing warranty and quality cost reports, assisting with sales tax processes, preparing customer rebate entitlement summaries and other sales and payment clearing reports, and creating monthly journal entries and reclassifications.

Requirements

• Minimum two-year Associate degree.
• At least 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, ability to meet deadlines, and commitment to high-level customer service.
• Confidentiality and understanding of accounting ethical standards.
• Strong system skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PowerPivot, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, VBA, and macros.
• Clear problem-solving and investigative skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree preferred.
• Additional education such as an MBA or CPA.
• Experience with SAP, BW, Microsoft CRM, and Adaptive Insights.
• 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 the filing and reconciliation of the sales tax return process.
• Provide customer entitlement summaries to the Sales team.
• Provide required sales and payment clearing reports to the Sales team and customers.
• Develop and enter monthly journal entries and reclassifications.
• Partner with IT, Product, Sales, and Operational teams to account for operational activities and improve business insights.
• Support the accumulation and analysis of data for management business decisions.

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