The AEM Headquarters are located in the Summit Place office building, a former Allis-Chalmers manufacturing plant in suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Our office space is really cool and features floor-to-ceiling windows, large skylights, exposed steel beams and original Cream City brick. Individual offices along with semi-private cubicles define the space.
Onsite building amenities include complimentary parking as well as fee-for-service café, fitness center and salon.
Employees delight in our superior benefit package including single health coverage at $165 per month, single vision at $2.50 per month and free dental insurance. We also offer an employer-paid pension plan, a 401k plan, generous paid time off (18 days first full calendar year), and competitive compensation and bonus program. Our dress code is casual Monday through Friday and we like giving back to the community.
To apply please send your resume and cover letter to careers@aem.org.
Director, Accounting
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is seeking a demonstrated leader and accounting professional to direct general accounting and financial reporting functions to include banking, merchant accounts, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and expense reporting using Concur. The focus will be on day-to-day accounting operations, processes, and activities to ensure timely completion of the month-end close and reconciliation of general ledger accounts. Will also assist with budget preparation and set-up in the accounting systems; provide superior customer service regarding accounting and budget-related questions; be responsible for preparing forecasts, reports and statements for committee meetings; establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures and internal controls; and supervise annual audits. This position reports to the Senior Director of Accounting and will manage a team of three.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 7+ years of related experience required; CPA designation is preferred. Requires strong working knowledge of GAAP, extensive experience with accounting software and systems, successful experience managing and developing staff, a high level of initiative, extreme attention to detail, superior customer service, and sound judgment and reasoning abilities. Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills also necessary. Some occasional travel required.
Job Characteristics:
This position involves working with a variety of responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment where quality and accuracy are never compromised. The work is fairly structured and operates within established standards and guidelines and requires a high degree of integrity. The work environment is positive and professional and includes the need to be collaborative and service-oriented. Job responsibilities have an analytical focus involving expert-based problem solving and the need to be conscientious, thorough and detail-oriented. The ability to effectively delegate and provide an ongoing opportunity for growth and development of the team is essential.
We expanded our internship program beginning in 2013, enabling us to utilize additional talent to complete projects that would not otherwise be accomplished.
Our interns assist with real world, meaningful, project-based work with defined objectives. A goal of the program is to create a pool of developed candidates for consideration upon graduation, and several former interns have been hired as regular employees.
Internships are paid positions and students work an average of 15-20 hours per week. Hours are daytime, between 7am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Internships vary in length with most of our students working during the school year as well as in summer. Supervisors, together with interns, establish schedules that coordinate with classes and exams.
We have adopted a modified business casual dress code where jeans are acceptable attire. Our office space is really cool and features floor-to-ceiling windows, large skylights, exposed steel beams and original Cream City brick. Click here to see all the great things former interns have to say about us.
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In addition to any current opportunities that may be listed below, we accept applications year round. We look for college students or recent grads who possess excellent customer service and communication skills, an attention to detail and strong organizational ability, along with the capability to work diligently, manage multiple projects effectively and build relationships both internally and externally.
To be considered for our program, email your resume and cover letter to Breanna Copening, Human Resources Assistant, internship@aem.org.
Community service project at Ronald McDonald House 2018:
Interns take 1st place in Staff Olympics 2016:
