Accountant in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the
construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery
markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions.
With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT
technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service
network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety
and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad
of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline,
minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its
many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert,
Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton. Job
Overview The Accountant owns the general ledger for assigned accounts.
The Accountant will support both finance and operations team members
with a focus on driving accurate accounting and reporting, sustainable
process improvements, resolving business challenges and assisting with
evaluating and addressing the impact of new business initiatives.
Position can be located Milwaukee or Chicago (near O’Hare). Key Job
Responsibilities * Be a key contributor to the month-end close process,
including preparation of journal entries and supporting schedules for
the financial reporting process. * Identify and support accounting and
operational process improvement initiatives. * Complete balance sheet
account reconciliations accurately and timely to substantiate the
account balances. Perform timely investigation and resolution of any
reconciling items. * Responsible for several key accounts, including
but not limited to: prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, intercompany
billing, payroll accruals, etc. * Benefits and insurance processing,
rebills and reconciliations. * Extended warranty and insurance company
balancing * Loan balancing * Assist with internal and external audit
requests. * Complete ad-hoc reporting and projects as deemed necessary
through collaboration with our business partners.
Qualifications/Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or
Finance * 1-3 years of progressive accounting and or financial analysis
experience * Good leadership, communication, and organization skills *
General understanding of US GAAP, financial management and best
accounting practices * Intermediate or better PC Skills, such as MS
office (especially strong with MS Excel) * Ability to work without
constant direction and communicate with and understand non-accounting
focused individuals and processes * SAP experience is a plus *
Committed to meeting established deadlines Additional Information
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected
veteran status. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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