Accountant II - Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) is proud to be the leader in shot blast innovation! We are dedicated to our customers, resulting in impressive company growth year over year.

Why Work at BCT?

Highly Competitive Pay and Benefit Plans: We recognize skill and dedication with superior compensation and benefits.

Medical Insurance: ZERO DOLLAR MONTHLY PREMIUM Medical Insurance with Wellness Program -no monthly medical insurance premiums deducted from your paycheck.

Engaged Leadership: Our Founder and CEO, Carl Panzenhagen, is a passionate, ethical, engaged leader.

Historic Location: Work in our over $2 million investment in upgrades and refurbishment at our historic West Allis location.

Comprehensive Benefits and 401K: We offer a full range of competitive benefits.

Generous PTO and Paid Holidays: Take advantage of our generous PTO plan and several paid U.S. holidays.

Casual Work Environment: Enjoy a casual dress code and friendly workplace.

Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our tuition reimbursement program.

Onsite HR and IT Department: We provide dedicated onsite HR and IT support to ensure our employees' needs are met. We won't send you to a 1-800 number for help.

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Our Company Culture: We value our PACT

Passion

Accountability

Customer Focused

Team Player

We emphasize the importance of working with good people who care about the company and each other. We will always do the right thing for our customers and co-workers, utilizing our core values in everything we do.

Our core values are rooted in the visionary spirit of our CEO, Carl Panzenhagen, who began his career as a teenager working in a foundry. As an adult his extensive industry experience and dedication led him to create a company free from bureaucracy and grounded in ethical business practices. Guided by Carl's leadership, a small team of five evolved into a self-sustaining manufacturing powerhouse. Today, BCT proudly stands 260 employees strong and celebrates the completion of our cutting-edge foundry, a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation.

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General Description

The Accountant II will perform general accounting and analysis related to Accounts Payable, month-end/year-end close processes, and other functions to support operational excellence, financial reporting, budgeting, and accurate financial statements.

As an accounting/finance team member, essential duties and responsibilities will include:

• Reconciles accounts payable invoices with product receipts and internal purchase orders for payment. Investigate variances in quantity and pricing with other departments to reach a resolution. Review and Assess invoices for completeness and accuracy.
• Allocates Costs to correct accounts according to departmental procedures.
• Supports Accounts Payable, Project Accounting, and Cost Accounting by performing AP statement reconciliations, vendor and customer reviews, inventory reconciliations, and fixed asset preparation.
• General ledger support including Journal entries, account reconciliations and reviews.
• Cross-trained in Customer and Vendor Set-up in an ERP system, including reviewing for compliance.
• Collaborates with Controller and Assistant Controller in the close and reporting processes.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Jointly responsible for maintaining accuracy and completeness of departmental standard operating procedures.
• Supports Finance Department initiatives/goals, BCT's Culture, and displays our Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data using systems and Microsoft office suite.
• General accounting knowledge
• Strong analytical ability and thorough understanding of computer systems and accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented and demonstrated ability to adapt to a growth company with an evolving work environment.
• Strong organization skills and time / priority management skills.
• Strong written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Demonstrated Proficiency using ERP software, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Experience performing account reconciliations

Education and/or Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting with 3+ years of relevant experience required
  • Manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience working within an ERP system required
  • Epicor experience preferred