Accountant 1

ITW•Troy, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At ITW Food Equipment Group, people and food are our passion. We believe great food brings people together, and the relationships we share feed our inspiration to be the best we can be for one another. Our family of premium brands has been dedicated for more than a century to supporting those who are not only passionate about creating great food but are inspired by the people they serve and come to know on a daily basis. Likewise, it is our mission to provide food equipment that foodservice and food retail professionals can trust to work hard and deliver quality, consistent results day in and day out, empowering them to focus on what they love most-creating great food for great people. ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures. We are looking for an experienced accountant to join our team in Troy, Ohio. This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and will work directly with the members of Vulcan accounting/finance and operations teams. The position will require frequent contact with both internal and external personnel that will require professionalism, courtesy and tact. The position requires a highly organized individual capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment. They will be a self-starter capable of independent work and possess attention to detail, focusing on accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration with an emphasis in Accounting required
Minimum 1 year accounting experience in related field, audit experience a plus
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent data entry, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Capable of working independently and managing to deadlines
Able to be diversified, to multi-task, and to prioritize
Must be proficient in MS Office Suite with highly advanced Excel skills including the ability to create and edit pivot tables, charts and graphs.
Knowledge of US GAAP reporting and experience in their application
Must possess a strong willingness to learn and high-level of curiosity with the proven ability to self-teach

Nice To Haves

Proficient in the use of ERP systems

Responsibilities

Process AP Invoices, verifying that the correct approvals are included on/with the invoice
Responsible for verifying any address or bank account changes received with the vendor
Responsible for approval signatures for those changes and maintaining supporting documentation.
Preparing all wire transfer payments for review with supporting Documentation
Preparing month reconciliations for the Cash Accounts, Accounts Payable, Inventory and other assigned Reserve Accounts
Work with Cash Application to ensure that Cash Receipts account is in balance and resolve any issues promptly
Preparing month-end close Journal entries for P Card reclasses, AP Accruals and other entries as assigned.
Manage Fixed Asset audit as required by policy
Perform month-end closing procedures and reporting
Assist both internal and external auditors during audit engagements
Engage in assigned projects focusing on continuous improvement by applying key 80/20, PLS, and USa principles and techniques.
Make process improvement efficiency recommendations.
Champion the use of the ITW toolbox
Maintain good internal control procedures to safeguard company assets in accordance with ITW Financial Policy and US GAAP
Other duties may be assigned