Staff Accountant

In this role you will work directly with the local Regional Finance Manager (who is wonderful!) to support two different entities under our parent company umbrella - scrap processing locations out of the Milwaukee location 2-3 days/wk; and will support our Alpine locations & Milwaukee office near I-94 and Holt Ave just south of downtown the other 2-3 days/wk. Hours are start time 7-8am, end time 4-5pm Mon - Fri. Pay is $70-80K base + $3000 annual bonus multiplier.

The hiring managers really want to see someone with a degree in finance or accounting and 3-5 yrs experience.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and direct all accounting activities for a stand-alone business as well as a region within the metal recycling business.
• Manage day to day operations of existing cost accounting functions.
• Assist with performance of monthly close activities.
• Monitor metrics and tracking system for major cost drivers.
• Prepare monthly analysis of cost of goods sold and operational expenses, providing explanations and business solutions to help mitigate risks.
• Identify, investigate, and analyze potential financial and operational improvements.
• Stringently monitor inventory and fixed assets.
• Prepare capital request summaries/cost justifications.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Assist with annual inventory observations.
• Prepare sales and use tax returns for all entities.
• Prepare annual 1099 forms for all entities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with an excellent academic record.
• Three to five years of experience in accounting including financial analysis experience.
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Strong analytical skills.
• Preferred experience with percentage of completion and job costing.
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Annual travel requirement approximately 5-10%.