IEM (Industrial Electric Mfg.) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM is delivering customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries across the world. This position offers an exciting opportunity within an innovative, growing company, with a backlog of bookings that go beyond 3 years.

Job Responsibilities

• Monthly close of corporate entities
  1. Assist in the timely preparation of journal entries, supporting schedules, and balance sheet account reconciliations. Investigate and resolve open items.
  2. Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, and statements, and variance analysis for the management team and month-end close completion.
  3. Assist in preparing month-end closing reports.
  4. Effectively collaborate across multiple company departments to ensure deadlines and expectations are met.
• Monthly consolidation of global entities
  1. Check and assess all accounting records for accuracy and enhance processes.
  2. Analyze current procedures and recommend changes to develop and implement best practice accounting procedures.
  3. Escalate accounting issues to Department Leader, as appropriate.
• Treasury activities
  1. Drafting of 13-week cash forecast
  2. Responsive to the company with external business contacts on accounting, banking, audit and/or tax-related matters.
  3. Keeping track of bank covenants and submitting required filings
• Audit support
  1. Manage PBC listing
  2. Financial statement note support
  3. Financial statement preparation
  4. Assist in the timely preparation of audit and tax schedules and support.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining accounting work instructions and SOPs to ensure accurate and reliable data.
• Quality commitment – individually and as a team member support company mission statement and vision, with a daily focus on compliance to company systems, policies and procedures, supported by a continuous quality and process improvement mindset.
• Tasks or projects, temporary or permanent, as assigned by the company.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 2-4 years experience in public accounting or industry.
• Strict attention to detail, highly organized, curious nature, and efficient.
• Self-starter who seeks to improve processes and outcomes through their work.
• Understanding of computer systems, including advanced Microsoft Office skills. Familiarity with ERP data structures a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• CPA preferred.