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%.
