Accountant

nVent • Madison, WI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: In this dynamic role at nVent Management Company, you will be part of an ambitious team dedicated to delivering world-class financial services while ensuring flawless financial reporting. You will: Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial transactions. Assist in the research and analysis of general ledger account variances. Develop and maintain recurring Journal Entries. Prepare assigned month-end account reconciliations accurately and on a timely basis. Provide proactive analysis and support to the finance team. Maintain Sarbanes Oxley documentation. Provide requested internal and external audit documentation. Prepare Ad Hoc data requests and project work as requested. Back up others as needed in the primary accounting center environment to help with workloads as appropriate and ensure work is completed timely and accurately. WE HAVE: A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com. Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance Benefits to support the lives of our employees Benefit Overview At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes: Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance. A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match. Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection. At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth. #LI-HYBRID #LI-JH1 At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree required, Accounting preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with Oracle, JDE, Epicor, or similar operating software packages.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work and interact with various departments throughout the organization.
• The capability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Flexibility regarding overtime during periods of peak activity.
• Excellent teamwork, self-starting qualities, and superb written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with OneStream is a plus.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial transactions.
• Assist in the research and analysis of general ledger account variances.
• Develop and maintain recurring Journal Entries.
• Prepare assigned month-end account reconciliations accurately and on a timely basis.
• Provide proactive analysis and support to the finance team.
• Maintain Sarbanes Oxley documentation.
• Provide requested internal and external audit documentation.
• Prepare Ad Hoc data requests and project work as requested.
• Back up others as needed in the primary accounting center environment to help with workloads as appropriate and ensure work is completed timely and accurately.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level