Staff Accountant

A. O. Smith Corporation • Town of Grand Chute, WI

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Staff Accountant, you will perform a variety of activities in the preparation, examination, and interpretation of accounting and financial records, reports, and statements. In addition, you will be involved with the general ledger, budget, month end closing, and other cost/financial analyses compliant with all company and GAAP policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• 1+ year related work experience
• Familiarity with all applicable principles, regulations, and laws including GAAP, tax laws, and payroll laws
• Ability to read and interpret documents and data
• Strong communication skills both orally and written
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Word and accounting software
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and documents

Nice To Haves

• Work experience with accounting preferred
• SAP knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct plant expense analysis and report updates to the staff on a regular basis.
• Facilitate the General Ledger and Cost Center coding of Purchase Requisitions and invoices.
• Prepare bank reconciliations for all operating, disbursement, payroll, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare specific monthly journal entries, and warranty expense account analysis.
• Analyze and reconcile any discrepancies within the general accounting functions.
• Report on utility use, expenditures, etc. and provide analysis for senior management review.
• Settle and close production orders, investigate production variances.
• Provide research assistance as required and respond to inquiries and requests from internal sources.
• Provide payroll approval.
• Observe all procedures and policies in accordance with GAAP, company policy, and federal/state regulations.
• Review all purchase orders and provide updates to the plant manager regarding exceptions and expense levels.
• Reconcile all expenses to budget.
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly Operation KPI's.
• Perform other activities as needed or as requested.

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• company-sponsored life insurance
• retirement security savings plan
• short- and long-term disability programs
• tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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