Accountant

About the role

Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. This position will support our Trachte facility in Madison, WI.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching and analyzing general ledger account variances to help build a comprehensive understanding of financial drivers and trends.
• Develop and maintain recurring journal entries, ensuring they strictly align with our established procedures.
• Prepare assigned month-end account reconciliations accurately and timely, providing proactive analysis and support to the finance team during monthly close and reporting cycles.
• Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and support internal control compliance efforts.
• Partner with senior team members to provide requested internal and external audit documentation.
• Prepare ad hoc data requests and project work to support business and reporting needs.
• Back up others as needed in our primary accounting center environment, ensuring timely and accurate completion of workloads, giving you broad exposure to multiple accounting processes.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, Accounting preferred.
• At least 2+ years of accounting experience preferred (open to strong early-career candidates).
• Experience with Epicor, or similar ERP (Oracle, JDE, SAP, etc.) operating software packages or the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience with OneStream is a plus.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products (Excel skills especially valued).
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required, or interest in pursuing professional certification.
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• The ability to work and interact with various departments throughout the organization.
• The capability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Flexibility regarding overtime during periods of peak activity such as month-end close.
• Excellent teamwork, self-starting qualities, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, Oracle, JDE, SAP, etc.).
• Understanding of financial reporting and compliance requirements.

Benefits

Benefits to support the lives of our employees include:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan with a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in this posting.