Accountant

Universal Presentation Concepts (UPC) of Madison, WI is looking to hire a full-time Accountant. Do you enjoy working with spreadsheets and making sure that everything lines up and balances? Do you love helping your friends and family get organized? Do numbers excite you? Are you ready to build your career with an industry leader? If so, please read on!

This Accountant position pays a competitive wage commensurate with experience and skills. We also offer fantastic benefits and perks including a health insurance plan with 60% of the single level premium company-paid, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan after the first year with 50 cents paid for every dollar contributed up to 6% of your salary, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off after 6 months, 6 paid holidays, quarterly perfect attendance incentives, employee appreciation luncheons and awards, anniversary and birthday awards, a casual work environment, great coworkers, and opportunities for training and growth. If this sounds like the opportunity that you've been looking for, apply now!

ABOUT UNIVERSAL PRESENTATION CONCEPTS (UPC) DESIGN & MANUFACTURE

For over 45 years, we have been manufacturing retail store fixtures and point-of-purchase displays in Madison, WI. We cater to a wide range of industries including stationery, gift, housewares, home appliances, and sporting goods. We have become the industry leader in designing and manufacturing quality fixtures and displays for consumer products and are proud that our products are made in America! We are unique because we have many processes done in-house. We work with a variety of materials on a daily basis. Our processes include: large format printing, silk screening, CNC machining, vacuum forming, edge banding, finishing, plastic fabrication, custom/studio work, assembly and packaging, warehouse and shipping.

We are an employee-centric company. We believe that our continued success is dependent on the well-being of our valued employees. We provide a solid benefits program, a positive work environment, and ample opportunities for training and growth.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accountant is a key position that is responsible for ensuring proper record-keeping of finances for the company. The role tracks and evaluates day-to-day financial activities. The role records and communicates to appropriate leadership the financial status for the company by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information. The Accountant will maintain the highest level of confidentiality in their role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and oversee-daily accounting operations with the highest level of confidentiality including:

• Month and year-end process

• Accounts payable/receivable

• Cash receipts

• General ledger

• Cash forecasting

• Revenue and expenditure variance analysis

• Check runs

• Process financial documents including mail, invoices, manual checks, reporting journals, etc. which will include data entry into company software systems.

• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.

• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.

• Train other administrative staff on any policies and best practices as they relate to company financials or processes.

• Attend and contribute to meetings as representative of accounting department and company financials.

• Provide support cross departmentally to support overall business needs.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; equivalent work experience will be considered. Master's degree in accounting or a related field a plus.

• Previous experience working with business financials in an accounting role; previous experience as an accountant in manufacturing highly desired.

• Advanced computer competency required in Microsoft Office and for ability to work within company software programs.

• Experience working in AccPac highly desired or ability to learn.

• Ability to always provide the highest level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Extremely detail oriented.

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills used in completing tasks.

• Handles a fast-paced environment and deadline pressures well, planning and carrying out responsibilities with minimal direction.

• A positive, proactive demeanor resulting in superior teamwork and collaboration with team members while demonstrating a commitment to excellence.

Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred! Are you self-motivated and able to work independently? Can you keep track of multiple tasks at a time, operating under tight deadlines? Do you have good communication skills, both written and verbal? If so, you might just be perfect for this accounts receivable/accounts payable bookkeeping position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, Monday - Friday position, normally working at least 45 hours per week.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!