Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Jorgensen Conveyors is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Staff Accountant to support our finance team with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and data analysis. In this role, you'll collaborate with business leaders to turn numbers into insights and contribute to special projects that drive our growth.

Innovance is the holding company for a family of five, 100% employee-owned, Midwest-based manufacturing companies (Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Panels Plus, Mass Finishing, Jorgensen). Our mission is to lead, nurture, and grow a team of industrial manufacturing companies committed to making our OEM customers' products better.

Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions specializes in conveyor manufacturing for the machine tool market and beyond. Since 1950, Jorgensen established itself in the market as a leading supplier of hinged belt conveyors, chip conveyors and scrap conveyors. Serving as a complete solutions provider, Jorgensen offers integrated chip processing and coolant filtration systems as well as standalone equipment components. Our customers include the OEM machine builders, importers of machines built outside the U.S., distributors and end users in metal working manufacturing.

The Staff Accountant will work closely with finance and business management to deliver reporting and analytical support. This role provides financial reporting and analysis of operational expenses while enhancing the clarity of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting. It also involves collaborating with the Finance department, senior leaders, to support budgeting, forecasting, and various projects and analyses, enabling the organization's rapid growth.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with business on monthly/year-end close processes including:
• Recording various period-end journal entries
• Various general-ledger account reconciliations
• Provide support to company AR and AP roles and processes
• Prepare various monthly financial reports, including financial and cashflow forecasts
• Other financial variance and trend analysis
• Participate in preparation and evaluation of company budget/profit plans
• Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement
• Participate in various system implementations that are taking place throughout the organization

Other Duties:

• Analyze current and past financial and operational data and performance
• Review shop floor data including department overhead/burden rates
• Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts
• Demonstrate ethical responsibility, personal accountability, and responsibility for the integrity and reliability of data, modeling, and reporting
• Lead and/or provide expertise to ad hoc projects and analysis as required; ROI modeling, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 2+ years of related experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or cost accounting preferred
• CPA certification preferred
• Curious and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and a creative problem-solving approach
• Ability to develop a strong understanding of internal data sources, including accessing, analyzing, and addressing specific questions with relevant data
• Works well independently or team environments; demonstrated team player with positive attitude
• Advanced computer proficiency, especially in Excel and financial management systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines and priorities

COMPETITIVE WAGE PLUS GREAT BENEFITS:

Innovance offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Multiple options available!
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-Paid Life (optional voluntary for self or dependents)
• Company-Paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
• Vacation Start earning right away!
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement