Senior Accountant (Cost Accounting)

W.W. Grainger • Lake Forest, IL

88d • $78,200 - $130,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Accountants help support Grainger's strategy by assuring end-to-end processes, controls and accurate financials. Through review, analysis, interpretation of financial metrics and benchmarking specific to inventory related activities, you will provide valuable insights. You will report to Manager, Cost Accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related major and 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience identifying risks to assess whether controls are designed and operating appropriately
• Financial statement knowledge including connectivity between Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements in addition to disclosure requirements
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with research and implementation of new accounting standards
• The ability to develop partnerships, and work with others to accomplish objectives
• Experience with Excel (can perform complex functions), Alteryx, Power BI, and Snowflake

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification
• Experience at a public accounting or related large public company experience

Responsibilities

• Apply GAAP while performing all Controllership activities
• Ensure assigned GL accounts are reported and substantiated
• Prepare month end reporting and present analysis to Senior Management
• Ensure all important controls over financial reporting related to inventory valuation are designed and operating effectively
• Support the quarterly reviews and annual financial statement audit performed by external auditors
• Complete balance sheet and income statement analytics and explain reasons for large variances
• Calculate essential metrics and explain deviations to historical periods
• Improve processes and deliverables by automating and refining within Controllership and other areas outside of Finance
• Partner with the business and financial management to understand performance of inventory for the business
• Assess risks and opportunities and identify essential operational and financial issues to be addressed. Provide recommendations to guide our decisions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
• 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees
• 6 company holidays per year
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree