Senior Accountant
Menomonee Falls, WI - USA
Job Summary
MacLean-Fogg is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the financial performance of our manufacturing operations in Menomonee Falls and Whitewater Wisconsin.
Reporting to the Controller you will lead core accounting activities and partner directly with plant and operations leaders to understand financial results analyze manufacturing costs improve processes and support business decisions.
This role offers broad exposure to financial reporting general ledger accounting cost accounting inventory accounting budgeting forecasting internal controls and operational analysis. It is well suited for an accountant who wants ownership variety access to leadership and a clear connection between accounting work and manufacturing performance.
Location: Menomonee Falls or Whitewater Wisconsin
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Reports To: Controller
Lead monthly quarterly and annual financial close activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
Prepare and review journal entries accruals account reconciliations and supporting financial schedules.
Maintain the general ledger and reconcile balance sheet accounts to support complete and accurate financial reporting.
Prepare financial statements management reports and operational analyses for accounting and business leaders.
Partner with plant managers and operations leaders to explain financial results evaluate cost drivers and identify opportunities to improve performance.
Support manufacturing cost accounting product costing inventory valuation cost of goods sold and manufacturing variance analysis.
Analyze material labor overhead spending volume and other operational variances as applicable.
Support budgeting forecasting annual planning and monthly budget-to-actual analysis.
Assist with physical inventory cycle counts inventory reconciliations inventory reserves and related internal controls.
Support internal and external audits by preparing account analyses schedules documentation and requested information.
Analyze financial and operational data using Microsoft Excel Power BI and JD Edwards to identify trends improve reporting and support business decisions.
Identify and implement improvements that increase the accuracy consistency efficiency and visibility of accounting processes and financial reporting.
Collaborate with accounting and finance colleagues across MacLean-Fogg to standardize processes improve reporting and share best practices.
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses to support operational and strategic decisions.
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
Three or more years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience with month-end close journal entries general ledger accounting account reconciliations and financial reporting.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal accounting controls.
Experience with budgeting forecasting variance analysis or related financial analysis.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel Power BI and JD Edwards or a comparable ERP system.
Strong analytical organizational problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to explain financial information clearly to accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
Manufacturing plant cost or inventory accounting experience.
Experience with product costing standard costing inventory valuation or manufacturing variance analysis.
CPA CMA or another relevant accounting certification.
Experience improving accounting processes reporting tools internal controls or ERP workflows.
Experience developing financial reports dashboards and business insights that support operational decision-making.
MacLean-Fogg offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health financial well-being career growth and work-life balance including:
21 total paid days off including 10 vacation days and 11 paid holidays.
Four medical insurance options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage for eligible preventive care.
Dental insurance and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with up to a 3.5% company match full vesting after two years and discretionary profit sharing.
Health Savings Account with company contributions of up to $1000 for individual coverage or $2000 for family coverage.
Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Four weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees following a birth adoption or placement.
Company-paid life insurance accidental death and dismemberment insurance and short-term disability insurance.
Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible degrees and continuing education.
Spring Health Employee Assistance Program including mental health legal and financial support.
Four free therapy sessions each year for employees and each eligible family member.
Free 24/7 virtual healthcare through Teladoc.
Virtual physical therapy through Hinge Health.
On-demand access to earned wages through PayActiv.
Wellness incentives equipment rebates charitable donation matching and a new vehicle rebate program.
LinkedIn Learning and MacLean-Fogg leadership and professional development programs.
Holiday turkeys and hams to share with your family.
Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
MacLean-Fogg is a privately held fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer with more than 100 years of history. We manufacture engineered components for automotive and industrial applications and operate facilities across the United States.
Our long-term ownership allows us to invest in our people manufacturing capabilities customers and communities. We are committed to integrity people customer excellence stewardship continuous improvement and building lasting relationships with our employees and customers.
MacLean-Fogg is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact .
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