Staff Accountant at WEG in Duluth, GA

Job description

• 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.

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
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing necessary schedules and documentation
• Assist with the preparation of various financial statements and reports
• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to management
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and prepare reports on budget variances
• Perform remote bank deposits
• Administer the Motus car allowance program
• Work with WEG Business Services (WBS) to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Assist in entering accounts payable transactions
• Perform new vendor setup verification
• 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
• Assist with the proper recording of all fixed asset transactions, including disposals
• Assist in preparing account details for federal and state income tax filings
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, IFRS, and other accounting policies
• Ensure adherence to all company accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, supporting the company's governance framework
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Participate in accounting projects, such as system implementations, automation initiatives, or process reengineering
• Maintain key financial metrics and report them to management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2-3 years of accounting experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment
• At least 1 year of SAP experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including working with large data sets, pivot tables, and formulas
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and financial accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Accounting experience within manufacturing, industrial, electrical equipment, automation, engineered products, distribution, or other related industries
• Experience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting activities
• Experience working in SAP within a manufacturing or corporate accounting environment
• Exposure to IFRS reporting
• Prior experience in a multi-location or global organization

Skills

Preferred

• SAP experience
• IFRS reporting exposure