Staff Accountant

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

10d

About The Position

The talented people we seek want to be proud of where they work, have a commitment to do things better and be part of a company that improves the health and wellness of its customers. Under the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Accountant’s responsibilities include partnering with IT, Product teams, Sales and Operational partners to improve business insights by accounting for operational activities while supporting the accumulation and analysis of data for management as it relates to business decisions. This is a non-supervisory position.

Requirements

Minimum 2-year Associate degree. 4-year preferred.
Additional education, such as MBA or CPA, a plus
Minimum 2 years in progressively responsible experience in Accounting
Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same
Accountable for specific performance
Exceptional attention to detail, meeting deadlines and providing a high-level of customer service
Confidential, understands the ethical standards of accounting
Strong system skills – experience with SAP, BW, Microsoft CRM, and Adaptive Insights preferred
Clear problem solving and investigative skills –support a lean environment, Six Sigma Certification, a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including PowerPivot, pivot tables, Vlookup, VBA, Macros, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Additional education, such as MBA or CPA
Strong system skills – experience with SAP, BW, Microsoft CRM, and Adaptive Insights
Clear problem solving and investigative skills –support a lean environment, Six Sigma Certification

Responsibilities

Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Assist in reviewing financial data for completeness and accuracy and identify variances or unusual activity
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information necessary for close and reporting
Perform detailed reconciliations and maintenance of assigned rebate and other general ledger accounts
Maintain proper documentation and audit trails to support account balances
Assist with internal and external audit requests as needed
Support and oversee aspects of the fixed asset process, including asset additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation
Maintain the fixed asset subledger and ensure alignment with the general ledger
Assist with standard cost setting and product cost calculations
Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure cost accuracy and process improvement