Accountant I Salary in Wisconsin, USA

Job Summary The Accountant I is responsible for recording general ledger transactions, performing account reconciliations, and supporting the day-to-day accounting operations. They play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of the company's financial information and supporting the company's strategic initiative of continuous improvement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. * Month-End and Year-End Close * Prepare period end journal entries and support. * Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations. * Reconcile intercompany accounts within MTL Holdings and the parent company of MTL. * Reporting * Prepare weekly and monthly management reports. * Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements * Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable * Process customer invoices daily and ensure that they are properly authorized, matched, and coded. * Process customer payments daily. * Assist in the processing of weekly check run and ACH payment process. * Assist with the collection of outstanding customer accounts receivable balances. * Process new customer credit applications and assist Controller in setting credit limits. * Backfilling the task of entering vendor invoices for payment and ensure that they are properly authorized, matched, coded when primary employee takes a PTO day. * Financial Analysis and Other Duties * Performing manufacturing Analysis which focuses on plant trends for the purpose of profit improvement. * Provide financial analysis for all Engineering Change Notices. * Administer corporate credit card program. * Perform administrative tasks such as accounting records filing and processing daily mail. * Administer commission and rebate programs including execution of payment per Sales Representative and Distributor contracts. * Support cycle count and physical inventory initiatives. * General Ledger Maintenance * Record daily financial transactions and maintain accurate general ledger accounts. * Prepare and post journal entries for routine and non-routine transactions. * Perform daily cash account reconciliations. * Compliance and Controls * Ensure compliance with internal control policies and procedures. * Assist in the implementation and maintenance of financial controls. * Prepare sales tax files so third-party accounting firm can file sales taxes. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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, finance, or a related field. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Prepares community financial statements and assists in the role of externally reporting the financial results of the company.Maintains the integrity of the general ledger by applying generally accepted accounting principles to all transactions.Assists and trains less experienced accountants.Completes balance sheet account reconciliations and bank account reconciliations by the established due dates. Researches and resolves reconciling items in a timely manner.Reviews cost center and chart of account structures. Makes recommendations as to cost center/account structure that will identify the nature of expenses to their proper area; assists in controlling annual expenditures and streamlines the data processing support required during month-end.Prepares, verifies, and controls the entering of journal entries to the general ledger.Evaluates subsidiary journals for obvious errors and omissions and enters corrected data into the general ledger, i.e., enters monthly journal entries, executes monthly closing entries, executes month-end general ledger (by cost center and by natural account).Reviews monthly balance sheet and profit-and-loss statements for accuracy.Coordinates monthly closing and production of statements to guarantee timely reporting.Reviews, redesigns, and enhances the on-line financial statements to ensure that the information reported properly reflects the company's financial position.Reviews and updates monthly closing procedures.Reviews supporting subsidiary schedules to ensure that the company's accounting practices are being maintained, i.e., insurance, fixed assets, amortization of prepaid; makes recommendations.Ensures all processes are appropriately documented and assists in the on-going documentation of accounting policies and procedures.Prepares audit schedules and responds to auditor requests during financial audits, SOX audits or any other audit.Monitors and tracks cash outflows. Provides necessary updates to management.Interacts with field personnel. Provides exceptional customer service in explaining and responding to questions regarding monthly operating activity, investigating variances, providing detail of charges and booking re-class entries.Corresponds with third party financial institutions and regulatory bodies.This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversityMake Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:Tuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate DiscountsVeterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.