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Regal Rexnord

Accountant II

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role supports centralized accounting activities on behalf of multiple legal entities, working closely with both corporate and local accounting teams. Responsibilities include preparing monthly ...

MacLean-Fogg

Senior Accountant

Menomonee Falls, WI · On-site

$74K - $93K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role MacLean-Fogg is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the financial performance of our manufacturing operations in Menomonee Falls and Whitewater, Wisconsin. Reporting to the ...

TIER4 GROUP

Senior Accountant

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

$72K - $91K/yr

Senior Accountant Location: Milwaukee, WI Work Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week) Duration: January 2025 - June 2025 Perks: Competitive rates, comprehensive benefits, and free daily lunch when ...

CFS

Staff Accountant

Gurnee, IL

$52K - $69K/yr

Why work for this company as a Staff Accountant: * This company is a leading manufacturer, since the start of the new year they have seen significant growth * Great company atmosphere, leadership ...

Komatsu

Sr. Accountant

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Apply now Sr. Accountant Posting Start Date: 2/26/26 Job Location (Short): Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60631 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, 53204-2941 Requisition ID: 35250 Onsite or Remote: Hybrid ...

Timothy Jon & Associates

Senior Accountant

Milwaukee, WI

$72K - $91K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Senior Accountant As one of the region's leading commercial real estate firms, our client has been experiencing unprecedented growth and they are looking to add to their team. This mid-sized company ...

Timothy Jon & Associates

Senior Accountant

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$72K - $91K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Senior Accountant As one of the region's leading commercial real estate firms, our client has been experiencing unprecedented growth and they are looking to add to their team. This mid-sized company ...

Robert Half

Staff Accountant

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$50K - $94K/yr

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records ...

TekSky

Senior Accountant

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$72K - $91K/yr

Were looking for a dependable, detail-oriented senior accountant to join our team and support our day-to-day accounting operations. This is a highly visible, hands-on role that works closely with the ...

Arthur Grand Technologies

Staff Accountant

Antioch, IL · On-site

$53K - $71K/yr

Staff Accountant Location: Antioch, IL - Onsite Full Time (Permanent) Kindly share your Updated resume Shabeer.i@arthurgrand.com Role Description * The Staff Accountant will be responsible for ...

nmlp

Senior Accountant

Waukegan, IL

$80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking a talented and dynamic Senior Accountant to support the financial accounting and reporting function of Waukegan Steel LLC. The position will be located in Waukegan, IL until the ...

National Material L.P.

Senior Accountant

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking a talented and dynamic Senior Accountant to support the financial accounting and reporting function of Waukegan Steel LLC. The position will be located in Waukegan, IL until the ...

Exact Metrology

Financial Accountant

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Join a growing team where your accounting expertise directly impacts business performance. We're seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to support financial reporting, compliance, job costing ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior accountant in Racine, WI is $51,515.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $56,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Junior Accountants often encounter challenges such as managing tight deadlines during month-end closings, learning new accounting software, and ensuring accuracy in financial records. Adapting to a fast-paced work environment and understanding complex financial regulations can also be demanding. To overcome these challenges, it's helpful to proactively seek guidance from senior team members, take detailed notes during training, and regularly review accounting standards. Developing strong organizational skills and asking questions when unsure can also ease the transition and help build confidence in the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior accountant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Accountant, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and typically a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks or SAP, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, are standard technical requirements. Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and effective communication help you stand out in this role. These skills ensure accurate financial reporting, efficient workflow, and reliable support to senior accountants and the wider finance team.

What is a junior accountant?

Junior accountant jobs are entry-level accounting positions. As a junior accountant, your primary responsibilities are to record and report on corporate finances. Your job duties are to balance the company’s financial records, reconcile bank account balances with expenses and accounts payable, identify and correct errors, and prepare regular reports about the company’s budget, debt, deficits, and expenditures. You collaborate with other junior and senior accountants to maintain corporate financial records and handle quarterly and annual bookkeeping and taxes. You need good teamwork skills, and most importantly, you need excellent mathematical and analytical skills.

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AspectJunior AccountantStaff Accountant
Required CredentialsAssociate's degree or bachelor's in accounting or related fieldBachelor's degree in accounting or finance; some roles prefer CPA eligibility
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised, often in accounting departmentsMore independent, involved in detailed financial reporting
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in corporate, government, and non-profit sectorsUsed in similar sectors, often with increased responsibilities
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

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Accountant II

Regal Rexnord

Milwaukee, WI • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Regal Rexnord rating

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

178th of 490 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Work Model: Work Model: You'll work in a hybrid model, onsite at your designated Regal Rexnord location at least 3 days per week (Monday-Thursday), with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days, including Friday.

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Position Summary

The Accountant II position is part of the IPS Segment Accounting team reporting to the Accounting Manager. This role supports centralized accounting activities on behalf of multiple legal entities, working closely with both corporate and local accounting teams. Responsibilities include preparing monthly and quarterly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting and billings, cash application and supporting ad hoc projects. This position offers strong exposure to the business and opportunities to grow into additional responsibilities over time.

Major Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post monthly and quarterly journal entries, including review of the general ledger for accuracy and proper recording of transactions.
  • Support intercompany accounting activities, including intercompany balancing and invoicing of intercompany billings.
  • Perform timely balance sheet reconciliations and reviews; investigate and resolve variances.
  • Support inventory accounting activities, including standard costing, annual cost updates, booktoperpetual reconciliations, Excess & Obsolete inventory analysis, Lower of Cost or Net Realizable Value assessments, cycle counts, and physical inventory counts.
  • Support cash application activities, including researching unapplied or misapplied cash, and coordinating with AR/AP and local teams to resolve discrepancies.
  • Partner with corporate accounting and local entity accounting teams to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple entities.
  • Provide accounting and data support to the Operational Management and FP&A teams, as needed.
  • Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing supporting documentation and analysis.
  • Perform all tasks in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), corporate accounting policies, and statutory requirements.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance accounting processes, controls, and close efficiency.
  • Help develop and maintain accounting processes and controls to ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Protect confidential financial information and contribute to the overall objectives of the IPS segment through collaboration and teamwork.

Required Education / Experience / Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (advanced degree or CPA preferred).
  • 2-5 years of relevant accounting experience.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Experience with SAP and/or OneStream a plus
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Work Type: Hybrid: This role is eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule, which requires working a minimum of 3 days per week from your designated Regal Rexnord office and allows up to 2 remote workdays.

Travel:RRX is a Global Business. Some travel to locations may be required.Estimated travel is less than 10%.

Language:English

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Paid Leaves
  • Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.


The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.


Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.


Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

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