Financial Associate (Corporate) jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Description

The Corporate Financial Analyst is a key contributor to the Corporate accounting department and the overall Corporate finance team. This role integral to the Corporate month-end close process preparing reconciliations, analyzing account activity, recording monthly journal entries, and various monthly reporting. The Financial Analyst is responsible for maintaining the fixed asset system utilized by US businesses and several international businesses. The Financial Analyst will also assist with maintaining the lease accounting software for all global businesses in accordance with ASC 842.

The Financial Analyst works closely with other Corporate departments through everyday responsibilities and involvement in cross departmental initiatives therefore a successful candidate will be self-motivated, hands-on, detail oriented and have strong problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills. 

 Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing and recording journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts for Corporate entities
• Communicate monthly Corporate intercompany statements/allocations and work directly with the businesses to ensure accurate reporting and timely settlement of Corporate allocations
• Maintain the fixed asset system utilized by US and foreign businesses and communicate monthly reporting.  
• Assist with maintaining the lease accounting software and generating monthly lease journal entries and reporting
• Assist in the annual determination of Corporate allocations and periodic updates
• Assist in the preparation of the annual Corporate financial plan working closely with Corporate departments
• Record US payroll entries including with calculation of monthly accruals
• Record weekly Corporate cash and debt related entries
• Perform various financial analysis and tracking of Corporate costs, benefits, outside services, etc.
• Maintain and update Corporate processes and internal control documentation
• Assist in fulfilling external audits requests
• Provide assistance to other Corporate departments and with special projects, as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
• Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day 1
• Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity
• $250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical
• Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings
• Clean and safe work environment

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA preferred.

Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in public accounting, or similar progressive experience.