Accountant

Overview

Snap-on - Equipment Solutions (EQS) group.

Location: Kenosha, Wi offices

Department: Finance-EQS

Work Schedule: In-office; Mon.-Fri.

This position will include all aspects of general accounting. Responsible for preparing journal entries, account reconciliation & analysis. Tasks will include tracking, analyzing, and reporting of accruals & various data sets, as well as perform routine accounting duties that support specific business activities and the Finance Department.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting transactions, including posting journal entries, with an emphasis on documentation, completeness, accuracy, and overall understanding.

• Reconcile and analyze assigned ledger accounts.

• Compile audit deliverables, supporting both internal and external audit requests.

• Generate, prepare, analyze and distribute various management reports; create new reporting to support ongoing business needs or changes.

• Prepare and submit commissions for franchisees and sales team.

• Complete any reporting and closing responsibilities within the deadlines required by management.

• Maintain accounting controls by following policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP and Company guidelines.

• Work with department to drive improvement utilizing RCI theories and processes, including cost saving measures and continual review of functions to suggest and initiate ongoing change.

• Understand key business processes, technologies, and strategies.

• Special projects and duties as assigned. Special projects and other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other equivalent degree with applicable experience preferred or plans to obtain Accounting degree within one-two years of placement.

• Working knowledge of LN ERP system or other similar systems, preferred.

• High level of understanding of sales transactions, transactions, and ability to resolve issues.

• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Must be multi-task oriented.

• Must be able to work with minimal oversight with attention to accuracy and timeliness.

• Demonstrated skills and knowledge of general accounting, reporting requirements and computer applications.

• Knowledge of internal control policies & procedures

• Be able to develop and maintain relationships with diplomacy and tact.

• Proficiency in MS Office required. Daily use of Excel - intermediate/advanced level needed, including proficiency with lookups and pivot tables a plus.

• Solid understanding of Access desired. Proficiency in SQL a plus.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.