Accountant III

Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle; leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain, and delivering world-class manufacturing services. The industries we serve include: commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next generation telecommunications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment.

Summary:

Provides finance and accounting support in areas including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, fixed assets and various general ledger account analysis functions.

Responsibilities:

Record and maintain entries in the general ledger Ensure sub-ledgers are reconciled to the general ledger through reconciliations Compile and contribute to or generate Corporate/internal monthly financial statements and other related financial reports Ensure compliance with Corporate reporting requirements Maintain and ensure the proper recording of fixed asset transactions in the fixed assets software and the general ledger including depreciation and gain/loss on sales Maintain capital equipment budget and related depreciation forecast Ensure proper application of sales and use taxes Complete bank reconciliations for various cash accounts Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with operations, purchasing, business partners (customers & suppliers) and other support functions (e.g. Finance, IT, Legal, HR) Participate in the preparation of forecasts and reports for sales revenue, costs, other income, bookings, manpower, material and other related data Prepare information to be used in the development and monitoring of departmental labor and expense budgets Prepare quarterly SOX compliance audits for internal audit Prepare and analyze intercompany reconciliations Contribute to reports or projects of a moderate degree of complexity Remain knowledgeable and proactive in using moderately complex software applications Mentor lower level employees in the job family Require minimal supervision in completion of tasks

Other information:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Effective interpersonal skills Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required Effective organization and prioritization skills Demonstrate high attention to detail Ability to work with diverse groups Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools Strong customer service and client focus Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software Proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner Ability to work successfully as an individual or on teams Demonstrated ability to work effectively with suppliers or customer Ability to travel if necessary 8+ years related experience in the accounting field. Must have the ability to perform and mentor others in moderately complex accounting tasks; CPA Certification preferred

Education:

4 Year accounting degree or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management

Geographical Location: Minnesota: Winona

Physical Location: Winona, MN

Shift: 1st

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1700

Full Time

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