Accounting Shared Services Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

Plans, directs and coordinates all Accounting functions for the Shared Services Group. Responsible for directing all financial reporting, journal entries, general ledger control, billing, accounts payable, fixed assets and maintaining financial records.

This role must have an extensive knowledge of manufacturing accounting systems, budgeting control systems, internal auditing methods, and overall financial management. He/she must have a complete understanding of all applicable current legal and regulatory requirements, which affect financial transactions. Must have the ability to interact with all levels of contacts both within and outside the company.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Maintains financial records for the corporation. Controls and balances the general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers.

* Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements. Reports any significant deviations from plan to operating management.

* Assures that all financial statements accurately reflect the operations of the company and that they conform to all FASB regulations and all current GAAP reporting requirements.

* Assures the presence of adequate internal controls to safeguard financial transactions and financial records. Develops policies and procedures to control financial transactions.

* Supervises the Shared Services accounting staff. Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training new employees. Administers the personnel policies of the company, performs regular performance evaluations and administers salaries for subordinate population consistent with company guidelines and benefit program.

* Directs the processing of all sales and accounts receivable transactions. Is responsible for maintenance of all customer invoicing, commissions and sales tax.

* Directs the processing of all accounts payable transactions and corresponding payments to suppliers and employees in conformance with established guidelines.

* Develop and implement processes to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the accounts payable/receivable functions.

* Maintains fixed assets subsidiary ledgers and prepares associated depreciation, asset acquisition and retirement summaries.

* Perform other duties as assigned by Controller.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

* Understanding of Accounting and accuracy with numbers / attention to detail (position involves heavy data entry at times)

* Self-motivated / strong display of initiative

* Strong organization and analytical skills

* Requites a sensitivity for handling confidential information

* Active listening and problem-solving skills are crucial

* An excellent team player with strong people skills; able to build relationships at all levels of the organization

* SAP experience preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.

Preferred Education/ Experience

* CPA certification

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

Functional Leaders: Engineering, Human Resources, Sales Operations, Sourcing, Operations

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Working Conditions

Shop-floor and office environment, located on large manufacturing campus

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.