Senior Accountant

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide.
Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.
Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top-quality castings.

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Senior Accountant

ROLE:

The Senior Accountant will report to the Director of Accounting and, at a broad level, be responsible for the monthly accounting close process, reviewing the consolidation, coordinating/supporting internal and external audits (including SOX), supporting internal reporting, and certain other periodic duties. Oversight of A/R and/or A/P activities is not part of the job duties but could be phased in over time. This position requires a general (but not expert) knowledge of and ability to research GAAP accounting matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Manage the monthly financial close process, including reviewing transactions and costs incurred to ensure they are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, consolidating financials, and financial reports.
• Assist the treasury manager and tax service providers in the timely reporting of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information.
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies, including the review, recommendation, and implementation of process and system changes.
• Focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal control policies in a SOX environment.
• Annually update business process narratives, user access reviews, and segregation of duties analysis.
• Coordinate and support external auditors and internal auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
• Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses.
• Support the CFO and Director of Accounting with special projects and workflow process improvements.
• Responsible for the coordination, preparation, and distribution of reports associated with monthly Corporate Cost Center meetings. Lead the monthly meetings and resolve follow-up items.
• Update business/accounting knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Periodic duties and/or backup responsibilities that occur from time to time include
  • Support physical inventories
  • Facilitate and review outsource inventory counts
  • Approve day-to-day disbursements and periodic capital requests
  • Write purchase requisitions for accounting department
  • Maintain vendors
  • Approve system access
  • Test IT support packs
  • Participate in IT project meetings
  • Review and approve travel and expense reports
  • Assist with insurance renewals

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the “essential functions” for purposes of the ADA.

The responsibilities, duties, and minimum requirements are summary level in nature and in no way imply that these are the only duties and requirements of this role. This position may be required to take on other duties and/or obtain other skills in the accounting/finance area as requested by the director of accounting or CFO.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in accounting; CPA preferred.
• One to three years of prior public accounting experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Experience in the general ledger area and process improvement is a plus, but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Must have strong skills in Excel and at least moderate experience with Word and PowerPoint.
• SAP and/or AS400 are the primary accounting software used in this role, so experience in those systems is beneficial but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Supervisory skills are a plus.
• This person is a self-starter, flexible, and organized; has a high level of integrity; and is goal-oriented in a team environment.
• The person has a proficiency in analysis, process improvement, multi-tasking, and meeting deadlines.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• May require the need to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.
• On-site role.
• Travel to the plants may be required from time to time, particularly to support SOX needs.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference checks/verification, and a pre-employment drug screen.

BENEFITS:
Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employer-supported career development, including tuition reimbursement

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.