Accountant II; Manufacturing

What You Will Do

We are seeking an Accountant I to join our Finance team! In this role, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. You will support the monthly and annual close processes; prepare financial statements, reconciliations, tax returns, and supporting schedules; and manage accounting activities related to fixed assets, inventory, and manufacturing costs. You will also investigate financial variances, support leadership decision-making, and contribute to ERP improvements and process initiatives that strengthen internal controls and reporting efficiency.

We are seeking an Accountant I to join our Finance team! In this role, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. You will support the monthly and annual close processes; prepare financial statements, reconciliations, tax returns, and supporting schedules; and manage accounting activities related to fixed assets, inventory, and manufacturing costs. You will also investigate financial variances, support leadership decision-making, and contribute to ERP improvements and process initiatives that strengthen internal controls and reporting efficiency.

This on-site position with hybrid flexibility is located at our headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. You will report directly to the Senior Project Finance Manager.

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established close timelines.
• Prepare Sales and Use Tax Returns, working with external accountants as required.
• Maintain fixed asset and construction-in-progress accounting, including depreciation, disposals, and capitalization reviews.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports; investigate and explain variances for key accounts to support leadership decision-making.
• Support cash management activities, including bank reconciliations, monitoring account balances, and assisting with cash flow forecasting.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring variances are properly researched, documented, and recorded.
• Assist with ERP maintenance, system updates, and process improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls and reporting efficiency.
• Apply manufacturing accounting principles to support accurate cost accounting and financial reporting.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and emergency response protocols.
• Maintain regular attendance and flexibility to work extended hours during month-end close, year-end close, budgeting, and other critical financial cycles.
• Perform other accounting‑related duties as assigned to support the Finance and Accounting team.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another business‑related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of hands‑on accounting experience. Accounting experience in the manufacturing sector is highly desired.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas, and familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience responding to auditor requests and providing prepared‑by‑client (PBC) documentation.

• Ability to prepare and file complex sales and use tax returns across various state and local jurisdictions.
• Experience with the IFS ERP system.
• Experience coordinating responses to tax authority notices and supporting state tax audits.

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