Accountant - New Berlin, WI or Springfield, OH

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

About the role

The accountant serves as a key financial partner to Operations and Finance leadership, providing financial oversight across assigned projects and business units. This role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and performance visibility while proactively driving profitability, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary financial point of contact for assigned business areas, delivering timely and insightful analysis on revenues, costs, WIP, margins, orders, taxes, depreciation, etc.
• Own assigned monthly close activities, including account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.
• Drive continuous monitoring of cost baselines versus actuals, performing detailed variance analysis and partnering with stakeholders to address deviations and optimize financial outcomes.
• Support the development of annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts, contributing to financial planning and strategic decision-making.
• Maintain documentation related to internal controls, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Perform labor cost monitoring and productivity analysis, providing actionable insights on workforce utilization.
• Partner closely with Operations leaders to enhance financial discipline and strengthen cost management practices.
• Collaborate with the Business Controller and broader Finance organization on ad hoc analyses, reporting initiatives, and process improvement projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Advanced courses in Financial Management, Business Law, and Computer Science are beneficial.
• SAP experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Plan, Dental, Vision
• 401k plan with a match from day one
• Identity theft protection
• Accident insurance
• Travel insurance

Vacation

• 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date)
• 5-12 years of service: 3 weeks
• 13+ years of service: 4 weeks
• 5 days of Sick Leave per year (pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service)
• 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most.