Accountant

ITW•Lincolnshire, IL

30d•$71,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an accounting professional hungry for the chance to collaborate across the business landscape and leave your imprint? E.H. Wachs, an ITW company, is seeking to add an Accountant to our team of accounting professionals in Lincolnshire, IL. This onsite role will be responsible for driving results by accurately preparing, interpreting and communicating all division financial information. As an active member of our core accounting team, you will play a key role in adhering to and applying all ITW principles, procedures and internal controls. Your strong attention to detail, interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate effectively with others, and excellent functional leadership will make you an invaluable asset to our team. If you're seeking a role where your contributions directly shape our business's success, this may be the position you have been seeking. What you will do and impact: Accounting Excellence, Analysis and Reporting Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing processes, account reconciliations, and prepare annual tax reporting. Prepare accurate financial statements, maintain/reconcile ledger accounts, update and effectively report out on department budgets. Provides sales and inventory analysis reports as needed to help support the division. Provide timely data through ad-hoc reporting for other managers to assist with decision-making. Ensure the integrity of data. Monitor and analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights to management for strategic decision-making. Leverage available tools and technologies to analyze data to support process improvements and operational decisions. Team Leadership and Development Assist employees in understanding how their decisions will impact financial results. Identifies, communicates, and trains others on key business drivers to enhance overall financial awareness. Cross Functional Collaboration Supports inventory management by maintaining cost files, actively participating in establishing/maintaining inventory controls, maintaining cycle count reporting and physical inventory exemption requests, monitoring months on hand, and actively participating in monthly inventory review meetings. Assists with capital expenditure requests and manages fixed assets within the division. Apply 80/20 thinking to reduce complexity and simplify processes. What you need to do to be successful: Attention to Detail - Be detail-oriented with robust problem-solving and organizational skills to ensure precision in financial management. Professional Growth Minded - Willingness to invest in personal and professional development for self and others, with potential for growth within the organization. Prioritize Effectively - prioritization that aligns with business objectives. Exhibit high motivation, natural leadership and coaching abilities to drive success. Adaptability - Must be able to adjust to a changing work environment, competing demands and deadlines, frequent changes, delays and unexpected events Self-Starting Initiative- Ability to learn quickly, be resourceful, work independently with minimal supervision, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to business deadlines. Cross Functional Communication - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to establish productive relationships, collaborate, and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to resolve issues in a timely manner. Self-Accountability - Demonstrated positive attitude, high motivation, and a strong sense of personal accountability. Data Analysis - Be analytical, inquisitive, and crisp in explaining the story behind the numbers and a strong ability to understand macro and micro trends and quickly discern inaccuracies.

Requirements

Attention to Detail - Be detail-oriented with robust problem-solving and organizational skills to ensure precision in financial management.
Professional Growth Minded - Willingness to invest in personal and professional development for self and others, with potential for growth within the organization.
Prioritize Effectively - prioritization that aligns with business objectives.
Exhibit high motivation, natural leadership and coaching abilities to drive success.
Adaptability - Must be able to adjust to a changing work environment, competing demands and deadlines, frequent changes, delays and unexpected events
Self-Starting Initiative- Ability to learn quickly, be resourceful, work independently with minimal supervision, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to business deadlines.
Cross Functional Communication - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to establish productive relationships, collaborate, and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Self-Accountability - Demonstrated positive attitude, high motivation, and a strong sense of personal accountability.
Data Analysis - Be analytical, inquisitive, and crisp in explaining the story behind the numbers and a strong ability to understand macro and micro trends and quickly discern inaccuracies.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field plus a minimum of 3-5 years of broad accounting experience is required.
ERP and Financial Reporting software experience is required.
Computer proficiency, including advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word is required.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing is highly preferred.
Cost accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing processes, account reconciliations, and prepare annual tax reporting.
Prepare accurate financial statements, maintain/reconcile ledger accounts, update and effectively report out on department budgets.
Provides sales and inventory analysis reports as needed to help support the division.
Provide timely data through ad-hoc reporting for other managers to assist with decision-making.
Ensure the integrity of data.
Monitor and analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights to management for strategic decision-making.
Leverage available tools and technologies to analyze data to support process improvements and operational decisions.
Assist employees in understanding how their decisions will impact financial results.
Identifies, communicates, and trains others on key business drivers to enhance overall financial awareness.
Supports inventory management by maintaining cost files, actively participating in establishing/maintaining inventory controls, maintaining cycle count reporting and physical inventory exemption requests, monitoring months on hand, and actively participating in monthly inventory review meetings.
Assists with capital expenditure requests and manages fixed assets within the division.
Apply 80/20 thinking to reduce complexity and simplify processes.