Accountant; Ulm

Description

Bring the Numbers Together. Help Drive the Business Forward.

At Windings, Inc., accounting is more than closing the books. We’re looking for an Accountant who enjoys digging into the details, solving problems, and making sure the financial information behind our business is accurate, timely, and meaningful. In this role, you’ll work across general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll support, and financial reporting while partnering with others across the organization.

You’ll also have the opportunity to identify process improvements, leverage our ERP and reporting tools, and help make our Finance operations more efficient as Windings continues to grow.

If you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and enjoy figuring out why the numbers don’t quite add up, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to make an impact here. And because Windings is 100% employee-owned, the work you do contributes to a company you have a stake in.

*** This position can sit in either our Eden Prairie, MN location or at our main facility in New Ulm, MN.

What You Will Do

As our Accountant, you’ll play an important role in keeping our financial information accurate, timely, and reliable. You’ll support month-end close, journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting while working closely with others across Finance and the organization. You’ll also help identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen reporting, and make better use of our systems and tools as Windings continues to grow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform general ledger activities including journal entries, reconciliations, monthly closing tasks and preparation of monthly supporting schedules for monthly reporting and annual review

• Review and reconcile general ledger postings on labor, material costs, operating expenses, inventory and other adjustments impacting profit and loss, working closely with the Senior Manufacturing Systems & Cost Analyst
• Monitor accounts receivable aging, follow up on past due accounts and assist with collection efforts while maintaining professional customer relationships
• Assist in the accounts payable department by validating invoices, obtaining proper internal approval and providing backup for payment processing as needed
• Provide backup for payroll processing on an as-needed basis, reconcile labor journal entries and assist in integration of reporting
• Ensure internal and external customers are provided with timely and accurate assistance and information as requested
• Identify and provide insight to process improvements utilizing existing ERP systems and other tools to enhance efficiency and optimize day-to-day operations
• Prepare ad hoc reports, assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

What You Need

Required Qualifications

• Competence in accounting and financial practices and procedures
• Working knowledge of general ledger transacting and GAAP
• Advanced skills in creating spreadsheets and reports in Excel and Word, including pivot tables, v-lookups and other formulas
• Able to quickly assess issues and relevant information to make effective decisions
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work approach
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new job-related information

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, ERP and payroll experience is a plus
• Power BI experience
• Able to maintain effectiveness and efficiency in changing work responsibilities and environment
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems

Education

Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or a related field is preferred. Professional work experience may be considered in lieu of…