Staff Accountant

About WEG Electric Corp. WEG Electric Corp. is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG Electric Corp. operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net. About The Role WEG Electric Corp. is hiring a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the finance department through accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and maintenance of accounting records. This is an early-career to mid-level accounting position, ideal for candidates with a foundational accounting background who are looking to continue developing their skills in a corporate environment. Candidates should have hands-on accounting experience but are not expected to have extensive ownership of complex accounting functions, leadership responsibilities, or advanced technical accounting expertise. This position is fully onsite Monday through Friday and requires regular in-office collaboration with the accounting and finance team. Primary Responsibilities Maintain and reconcile general ledger accountsPerform detailed account analysis to ensure accuracy of financial dataInvestigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts, documents, and reportsPrepare and post journal entries for month-end closeAssist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processesSupport internal and external audit processes by preparing necessary schedules and documentationAssist with the preparation of various financial statements and reportsProvide timely and accurate financial reporting to managementAssist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecastsMonitor budget vs. actual performance and prepare reports on budget variancesPerform remote bank depositsAdminister the Motus car allowance programWork with WEG Business Services (WBS) to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilitiesAssist in entering accounts payable transactionsPerform new vendor setup verificationUpload payroll data to the general ledger monthlyAnalyze and prepare employee reimbursements and deductions data for payroll processingCalculate bi-weekly payroll wage accrual monthlyMaintain accuracy of prepaid expenses, including insurance, tradeshows, etc.Process invoicing of insurance, legal, and other administrative charges to US business unitsAssist with the proper recording of all fixed asset transactions, including disposalsAssist in preparing account details for federal and state income tax filingsEnsure adherence to GAAP, IFRS, and other accounting policiesEnsure adherence to all company accounting policies and proceduresEnsure adherence to internal financial controls, supporting the company's governance frameworkIdentify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiencyParticipate in accounting projects, such as system implementations, automation initiatives, or process reengineeringMaintain key financial metrics and report them to management Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Experience & Knowledge Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance2-3 years of accounting experience in a corporate or manufacturing environmentAt least 1 year of SAP experienceStrong Microsoft Excel skills, including working with large data sets, pivot tables, and formulasWorking knowledge of US GAAP and financial accounting principlesStrong attention to detail, organization, and accuracyEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment Preferred Experience Accounting experience within manufacturing, industrial, electrical equipment, automation, engineered products, distribution, or other related industriesExperience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting activitiesExperience working in SAP within a manufacturing or corporate accounting environmentExposure to IFRS reportingPrior experience in a multi-location or global organization We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG Electric Corp. does not offer visa sponsorship for this role. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.