Accountant

Wegner CPAs is partnering with a client in Columbus, WI to fill their Accountant position!

Position Description: This position reports to and works closely with the Controller in the overall operations of the Finance / Accounting Department functions; this includes accounting, budgeting, recording, and reporting of financial transactions.

This position is working primarily onsite in the Columbus, WI facility. Local candidates only, please!

Primary duties & responsibilities:

General Accounting Duties:

• Month-end journal entries
• Month-end reconciliations
• Sales & Use Tax reporting
• Review the Age Receivables monthly and follow-up with emails to customer when needed
• Balance Advance Receipts account
• Create month end sales reports

Accounts Payable Backup:

• Process Accounts Payable purchasing and manual invoices
• Process vendor returns and credits
• Pay Vendors/ Weekly check run

Accounts Receivable Backup:

• Process Accounts Receivable parts invoices
• Process customer returns and credits
• Learn the down payment invoicing process for machines
• Deposit checks for customer payments via remote website
• Apply customer payments to invoices

Other Duties:

• Learn the Costing review process
• ExpenseWire reporting
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred and three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and auditing principles preferred.
• General knowledge of GAAP principles
• Skills in analyzing financial data, defining problems, questioning status quo if needed.
• Skilled in problem solving and evaluating alternatives to resolve the issue.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control and adapt to stressful situations.
• Knowledge of computer software including Word, Excel, etc., consistent for this position
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations.