Senior Accountant

Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan.

WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.

Over the past several years, WEG has grown through the acquisition of several industry-leading companies. While all roles are part of the WEG organization, hiring is currently managed through separate systems aligned to each business.

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The Senior 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 a crucial role in the month-end closing process, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting, while providing leadership on accounting projects.

Primary 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, review, and post journal entries for month-end close
• Oversee 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 development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and prepare reports on budget variances
• Assist with remote bank deposits
• Administer the AMEX corporate credit card program
• Perform employee offboarding tasks related to AMEX and Motus programs
• Work with WEG Business Services (WBS) to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Assist in entering accounts payable transactions
• Assist with new vendor setup verification
• Maintain records related to facility leases, including payment processing
• Assist with the proper recording of all leased asset transactions, both facility and equipment
• Review and calculate internal sales commissions monthly
• Maintain gross margin reports related to both products and services
• Assist with reviewing drop shipment transactions for revenue recognition, including invoicing
• Assist in preparing schedules for federal and state income tax filings
• Assist with the preparation of indirect tax returns (personal property, business license, and other regulatory 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
• Recommend and implement best practices for internal controls and accounting procedures
• Prepare and submit US government agency reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually) as directed
• Lead or participate in accounting projects, such as system implementations, automation initiatives, or process reengineering
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff
• Develop key financial metrics and report them to management

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Knowledge/Training:

• Strong computer and technical skills, including MS Office applications and advanced Excel skills
• Experience with SAP preferred
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS financial accounting principles and practices
• Strong verbal and…