Accountant

ITW • Lincolnshire, IL

7d • $66,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

E.H. Wachs, an ITW company, is seeking an Accountant to join its accounting team 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field plus a minimum of 1-2 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.
• Ability to analyze financial information and communicate findings effectively.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of broad accounting experience preferred.
• Cost accounting experience in manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Support 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.
• Provide 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.
• Support leaders by providing meaningful financial information that helps guide decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, solve problems, and support business objectives.
• Supports inventory management by maintaining cost files, actively participating in establishing/maintaining inventory controls, and physical inventory, monitoring months on hand, and actively participating in monthly inventory review meetings.
• Assists with capital expenditure requests and manages fixed assets within the division.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reporting, controls, and business processes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify accounting processes, reduce complexity, and improve efficiency

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