Accountant

Jockey is looking for an Accountant for their corporate office in the greater Milwaukee area!

Jockey is a third generation family-owned company, headquartered between Chicago and Milwaukee in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The company employs over 1,600 associates around the world with operations in Canada, Hong Kong, New York, North Carolina, and Germany and we would love for you to join our growing team!

The Accountant will assist with the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports and statements for management use through general ledger input, analysis and reconciliation.

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Timely and accurate completion of assigned month end close functions.
• Monthly accounting for assigned business/service units.
• Prepare various monthly and quarterly schedules and reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts.
• Monitor interfaces into the general ledger from various subsystems and determine corrective measures for any errors processed to the general ledger.
• Assist with year-end financial audit schedule preparation.
• Preparation of federally mandated census reports on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Create and distribute various financial reports.
• Perform special projects as requested.
• Financial support to business units as requested.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Working towards or obtained advanced degree/certification desirable (CPA, CMA, MBA).
• Minimum one year of general accounting experience (internship experience accepted).
• Basic knowledge of a general ledger system.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills required.
• Good written and oral communication skills, organizational and time management skills.

In return for your expertise, Jockey offers a competitive and comprehensive flexible benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/ Life/Vision, 401(k), educational support, paid Volunteerism program, fitness club discounts, onsite health & wellness programs, generous employee discounts, a business casual work environment, summer hours, a challenging work environment, and exciting career growth opportunities!

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Jockey International, Inc., and its subsidiaries, provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [email protected], call us at 262-658-8111, or send a facsimile request to 262-653-3014.