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Associate Accountant

Location: 

Hartland, WI, US, 53029

Requisition ID:  2677

Job Summary/Overview

The Associate Accountant provides high-quality financial and operational support to the Plant Controller, accounting team, and broader business operations. This role is responsible for completing monthly account reconciliations, preparing operational reports, and executing month-end close activities accurately and on schedule. The Associate Accountant works closely with the Controller and accounting staff to ensure adherence to all CMCO accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Order-to-Cash & Billing:
    • Process daily customer invoices for standard, service job and progress-bill orders
    • Maintain progress billing schedules and coordinate with Client Support on milestone billing
    • Process customer credits; support shared services team in resolving customer billing issues
    • Maintain revenue recognition schedules for over-time projects
  • Cash Management:
    • Prepare daily cash position reporting
    • Provide weekly cash flow forecast
  • Reporting & Analysis:
    • Prepare weekly sales forecasting inputs
    • Maintain plant KPI reporting package
    • Compile monthly departmental P&L reports
    • Support internal/external audits and SOX documentation
    • Participate in financial budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes
  • Month-End Close:
    • Calculate and submit monthly sales commission and rebate accruals
    • Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation
    • Review general ledger and financial statements for accuracy
    • Reconcile assigned general ledger and balance sheet accounts
    • Assist with preparation of financial statements and management reports
  • Cross-Functional Support:
    • Support Client Support, Operations and Corporate Shared Services teams
    • Provide backup for AR/AP functions
    • Other duties as assigned
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation of internal and external financial and management reporting.
  • Perform timely and accurate monthly account reconciliations, including identifying and addressing variances.
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Good verbal and written communication skills, and a willingness to work as a business partner with others in a cross-departmental capacity; able to drive results
  • Strong accounting, quantitative and analytical skills along with the ability to apply those skills within the role
  • A self-starter with the ability to identify issues and take initiative for process improvement
  • Demonstrates strong project and time management skills
  • Actively champions continuous manufacturing and process improvements

Required Qualifications

  • Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred
  • Strong accounting fundamentals, revenue/billing experience preferred

Benefits

  • Free coffee daily
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Vacation and sick time 
  •  Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, effective day 1
  • 401(k)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Disability insurance 

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee

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