Staff Accountant

• Prepare, maintain and report property records for all companies (including leases).
• Reconcile and maintain records for all prepaid asset accounts on a monthly basis.
• Account reconciliations as assigned.
• Provide assistance in other areas of the accounting department as requested.
• Prepare, maintain and file all state sales and use tax reports.
• Perform all aspects of preparation and analysis related to sales and use tax audits.
• Become the company go-to for all sales and use tax scenarios – including working with our customer service, purchasing and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all property additions, transfers, disposals and depreciation records.
• Maintain all property related monthly and annual management reports to include the Wisconsin manufacturing personal property and real estate returns.
• Review property tax assessments.
• Assign all capital projects job cost numbers after approval of project budgets.
• Work with project managers to ensure timely capitalization of projects.
• Maintain and prepare reports from the job cost files.
• Maintain records and reports on all equipment leases.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of capital process training for the organization.
• Prepare all monthly journal entries necessary for property reporting.
• Prepare the depreciation plan for the subsequent year budget and assist in capital planning process.
• Assist with external audit and perform other functions as they relate to property.
• Produce, index and maintain all property documents by project or asset number in the document management application.
• Prepare and submit all required state tax forms (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Review accruals in accounts payable for use tax reporting accuracy.
• Maintain updates for Vertex Tax Decision Maker Taxability Reference.
• Read and interpret various federal and state governmental publications to maintain current knowledge of tax laws.
• Issue credits to customers for any incorrect tax charges.
• Maintain sales tax documentation in the document management application.

Qualifications

• This role is developed around various competencies in the areas of intellectual skills, interpersonal skills, leadership skills, organizational skills and self-management. A competency model is available to supplement this job description and outlines the expected competencies in detail.
• 0+ years experience / internship in the accounting function at a manufacturing company
• A bachelor’s degree is required with a major in accounting or finance.
• The desire to obtain either an advance degree, CPA or CMA
• Self-starter with the ability to adapt to a changing environment driven by growth and acquisitions
• Strong analytical ability, high degree of intelligence, energy, and ambition
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and solve problems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite platform – Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• JDE ERP system experience a plus

Company Culture Requirements

• Treat all people with Respect – People matter. Understand your audience and your impact. We are better when people are heard and valued for their unique perspective.
• Take Ownership – People are counting on you. Act with integrity and follow through on commitments.
• Empower Action – We succeed when we work together. Our differences make us stronger and create better outcomes. People and teams are empowered to make decisions and take action.
• Commitment to Stakeholders – We are committed to knowing and exceeding the expectations of our customers, employees, ownership and communities.
• Life Beyond Work – People need balance. Embrace opportunities to pursue your passions.