Staff Accountant

WEG Electric Corp•Duluth, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

WEG is hiring a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the finance department by ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining the integrity of accounting records, and performing a variety of accounting duties. This position plays an important role in the month-end closing process, general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Good computer and technical skills, including MS Office applications and proficiency with Excel
Experience with SAP preferred
Good understanding of US GAAP and IFRS financial accounting principles and practices
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-accounting personnel in a clear manner
Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Ability to multi-task, use independent judgment, and apply sound decision-making skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet financial reporting deadlines
Minimum of 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment
Minimum of 1 year of SAP experience
Must be authorized to work in the United States
WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role

Responsibilities

Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
Perform detailed account analysis to ensure accuracy of financial data
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts, documents, and reports
Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes
Support internal and external audit processes by preparing necessary schedules and documentation
Assist with the preparation of various financial statements and reports
Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to management
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
Monitor budget vs. actual performance and prepare reports on budget variances
Perform remote bank deposits
Administer the Motus car allowance program
Work with WEG Business Services (WBS) to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities
Assist in entering accounts payable transactions
Perform new vendor setup verification
Upload payroll data to the general ledger monthly
Analyze and prepare employee reimbursements and deductions data for payroll processing
Calculate bi-weekly payroll wage accrual monthly
Maintain accuracy of prepaid expenses, including insurance, tradeshows, etc.
Process invoicing of insurance, legal, and other administrative charges to US business units
Assist with the proper recording of all fixed asset transactions, including disposals
Assist in preparing account details for federal and state income tax filings
Ensure adherence to GAAP, IFRS, and other accounting policies
Ensure adherence to all company accounting policies and procedures
Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, supporting the company's governance framework
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
Participate in accounting projects, such as system implementations, automation initiatives, or process reengineering
Maintain key financial metrics and report them to management