Staff Accountant

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Perform detailed account analysis to ensure accuracy of financial data
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts, documents, and reports
• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close
• Auxiliary with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing necessary schedules and documentation
• Auxiliary with the preparation of various financial statements and reports
• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to management
• Auxiliary in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and prepare reports on budget variances
• Administer the Motus car allowance program
• Work with WEG Business Services (WBS) to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Auxiliary in entering accounts payable transactions
• Upload payroll data to the general ledger monthly
• Analyze and prepare employee reimbursements and deductions data for payroll processing
• Calculate bi-weekly payroll wage accrual monthly
• Maintain accuracy of prepaid expenses, including insurance, tradeshows, etc.
• Process invoicing of insurance, legal, and other administrative charges to US business units
• Auxiliary in preparing account details for federal and state income tax filings

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Knowledge/Training: Good computer and technical skills, including MS Office applications and proficiency with Excel
• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment; Minimum of 1 year of SAP experience

Qualifications

• Good understanding of US GAAP and IFRS financial accounting principles and practices
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-accounting personnel in a clear manner
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task, use independent judgment, and apply sound decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet financial reporting deadlines

Skills

• Ability to identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Participation in accounting projects, such as system implementations, automation initiatives, or process reengineering
• Maintain key financial metrics and report them to management

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG 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 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.

Benefits

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 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.