Staff Accountant II

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Waukesha, WI - USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR12719
** We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
** Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new  the role of Staff Accountant III working onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin you will be part of the Accounting GPS team.

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, Staff Accountant II provides support for financial functions including creating and posting journal entries, general ledger account reconciliation and analysis, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, fulfilling various external audit requests, and financial reporting and analysis.
** Month End Responsibilities
*** Actively participate in month-end closing process by accurately and timely preparing journal entries.
* Demonstrate ownership of elevated accounting processes including but not limited to: capitalized project costs, fixed assets, deferred revenue amortization, and intercompany.
* Reconcile various general ledger accounts and prepare related supporting schedules.
* Analyze and document reconciling items, primarily cash and deferred revenue related.
* Record Cash Clearing and Credit Card Batch related activity to the General Ledger.
* Analyze OPEX financial statements and provide in-depth account level analysis for month over month and actual to forecast variances.
** Projects and Non-Close Responsibilities
*** Interdepartmental collaboration and financial support.
* Communicate with multiple business groups to identify cost saving opportunities.
* Assist with various internal and external audit tasks.
* Create and maintain written processes and procedure documentation.
* Focus on accuracy of work product with a drive towards continuous process improvement.
* Collaborate on special projects and driving them to completion.
* Maintain Deferred Revenue Amortization Schedules.
* Other duties as assigned.
** Minimum

Job Requirements
**** Education
* ** Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
** Work Experience
*** 3-5 years of related experience
** Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
*** Displayed knowledge of elevated accounting acumen (reconciliations and accruals).
* Ability to consistently demonstrate written and verbal communication of analysis, trends, and accounting treatment to management.
* Ability to reconcile a wide range of balance sheet accounts.
* Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley, GAAP, FASB.
* Goal-oriented and able to meet constant and aggressive deadlines.
** Preferred

Job Requirements
**** Certification / License
*** CPA/CMP Certification
** Work Experience
*** Experience in SAP or similar ERP
* Experience in One Stream
** Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
*** Experience…