Accountant - Central Accounting

ITW • Appleton, WI

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Miller Electric, an ITW company, is seeking an Accountant to join their in-house accounting team in Appleton, WI. This role involves preparing, interpreting, and communicating financial information to drive business results. The Accountant will serve as a leader within the accounting team, ensuring financial integrity, upholding ITW principles, and supporting strategic decision-making through accurate reporting. The position requires someone who thrives in both independent and collaborative work, can manage multiple priorities, and is eager to make an impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience
• ERP or Financial Reporting software experience required
• Advanced MS Excel skill is required
• Cultivate Curiosity: use a curious mindset and a strong desire for continuous learning, particularly regarding business processes and their influence on financial outcomes.
• Prioritize Effectively: prioritization that aligns with business objectives. Exhibit high motivation, personal accountability, and coaching abilities to drive success.
• Drive Financial Improvements: initiate and implement financial improvements that support and enhance business operations.
• Attention to Detail: Be detail-oriented with robust problem-solving and organizational skills to ensure precision in financial management.
• Self-Starting Initiative: Be an aggressive self-starter with the capacity to independently lead and execute projects with minimal direction.
• Effective Communication: Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with customers, suppliers, and all team members, facilitating productive interactions.
• Growth-Oriented: Committed to self-development.
• Collaborative Partner: Develops positive and productive relationships across functional and cross functional teams.
• Multi-Tasker: Balances multiple projects while meeting business deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations expertise is beneficial.
• Flexibility: Be open to minimal travel as required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing process effectively and efficiently.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, maintain/reconcile ledger accounts, update and report out on department budgets.
• Manage training assets within the division.
• Be analytical, inquisitive, and precise in explanations.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to understand macro and micro trends to quickly discern inaccuracies.
• Provide timely data through ad-hoc reporting for other managers to assist with decision-making.
• Help other employees understand how their decisions will impact financial results.
• Identify, communicate, and train others on key business drivers.
• Apply sound judgment to analyze processes, identifying, and acting upon opportunities to reduce complexity and simplify processes.
• Perform related work as apparent or assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution
• 11 paid holidays
• 5 sick days
• Vacation time
• Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Adoption reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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