Accountant/Business Analyst

Summary

The Accountant/Business Analyst will work closely with the Manager of Business Operations and Administration staff as a resource in creating timely and accurate financial statements; completion of reports of operations and special financial projects, general ledger maintenance, analysis of accounts, completing month end accounting processes. 

Position Location:  Marshfield, WI

Note:  This is a short term position with the potential to be full-time.

Essential Job Functions

• Complete month-end accounting processes
• General ledger analysis of accounts.
• Prepare monthly standard reporting package.
• Prepare sales tax returns for multiple states.
• Perform general ledger maintenance.
• Process Forms 1099.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Review and post journal entries from subsidiary modules.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Perform financial analysis to improve business processes.
• Calculate accruals and amortization.
• Process payroll.
• Produce reports for executives on hours and operating performance.
• Communicate with coworkers, management, and customers.

This list is not inclusive of all duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.  They are only listed as typical.   Any other duties and responsibilities assigned will be of a similar nature requiring the same relative skill and capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully; an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. They must be able to work and interact with departments throughout the organization in a professional manner.  Exceptional communication skills; both written and verbal are required along with a proficient knowledge of Excel and Word.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Two year degree with five years applicable experience

• ERP software; MS Excel, Word, Access; Power Point and Outlook
• Must be proficient with 10 key calculator/keypad
• Strong leadership skills with exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES – COMPETENCIES

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Able to handle high level of confidentiality and common sense regarding employee and company information.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

• Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook. Must have working knowledge understanding of accounting software, preferably MS Dynamics GP. Working knowledge of reporting programs from relational databases.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is consistent with that of a professional office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.