Accountant - Central Accounting

ITW • Appleton, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Miller Electric, an ITW company, is seeking an Accountant to join our in-house accounting team in Appleton, WI. In this key role, you’ll take ownership of preparing, interpreting, and communicating financial information that drives business results. You’ll serve as a leader within the accounting team by ensuring financial integrity, upholding ITW principles, and supporting strategic decision-making through accurate, insightful reporting. If you thrive in both independent and collaborative work, can juggle multiple priorities, and are eager to make an impact, this may be the next step in your career.

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

Nice To Haves

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

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