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, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant to join corporate accounting team. This role is located at our corporate office in Milwaukee, WI. In this role you will own the general ledger for assigned accounts. The Sr. Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting, providing accounting support and guidance for complex business transactions and ensuring consistency in the application of global accounting policies. The Sr. Accountant will act as a business partner for key stakeholders, with a focus on driving process improvements, resolving business challenges, and evaluating the impact of new business initiatives.
Key Job Responsibilities
•Ensure accurate accounting for assigned accounts, including preparation of journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.
•Provide accounting support and guidance for complex business transactions such as acquisitions, integration activities, reserves, etc.
•Assist in the preparation of position papers for ad hoc technical accounting issues, as well as develop project plans, determine the impact of transactions to the business, and interact with key members of the business / third parties.
•Work collaboratively with business contacts to identify and drive process improvements, resolve business challenges, and provide financial information to key stakeholders to assist in making business decisions.
•Proactively work with the global accounting team to ensure consistency in application of accounting practices.
•Coordinate complex cross-functional accounting projects and initiatives.
Qualifications/Requirements
•BA/BS in Accounting or Finance required.
•3 years of progressive accounting and or financial analysis experience.
•Good leadership, communication and organization skills.
•Knowledge of US GAAP, including experience performing technical accounting research and analysis
•SAP experience a plus.
•Ability to work without constant direction and communicate with and understand non-accounting focused individuals and processes
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.