Senior Accountant

ITW•St. Charles, IL

12d

About The Position

Position Summary The Senior Accountant is a "player-coach" style role responsible for the day-to-day tactical execution of the accounting function while supporting the US Controller in higher-level analysis. This role is split between essential transactional duties, including month-end close, G/L maintenance, cash application, and strategic business partnering. The ideal candidate ensures the integrity of financial data through hands-on involvement in the daily accounting cycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting; CPA, CMA, or active candidacy/progress toward certification required.
3-5 years of progressive accounting experience (Manufacturing or Industrial preferred)
Demonstrated exposure to Controller-level functions and financial reporting
High level of accuracy in US GAAP application, G/L management, and proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office.
Proven ability to be diversified, multi-task, and prioritize tactical duties (like cash application) alongside complex problem-solving.
Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to partner with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives using the English language.
Capable of working independently to analyze data and turn it into meaningful information, reports, and recommendations.
Ability to lead projects using the ITW toolbox (80/20, PLS, USa) to make process improvement and efficiency recommendations.
Able to travel for training, operational visits, and meetings as necessary.

Responsibilities

Prepare, examine, reconcile and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness.
Manage G/L system including account maintenance, month/quarter end procedures, and account reconciliation.
Analyze data and turn it into meaningful information (reports, recommendations, etc.).
Act as a business partner to commercial and operations personnel with expense reporting and budget vs actual analysis.
Participate in annual business and long range planning processes, including departmental expense budgeting.
Match, code, and post customer payments to Accounts Receivable ledger
Perform the financial aspects of our vehicle fleet management program (insurance, maintenance, leases, etc.) and conduct training for new hires.
Assist both internal and external auditors during audit engagements.
Assist with process documentation review and financial documentation cleanup.
Maintain good internal control procedures to safeguard company assets in accordance with ITW Financial Policy and US GAAP.
Assist and/or lead assigned projects focusing on continuous improvement by applying key 80/20, PLS, and USa principles and techniques.
Make process improvement/efficiency recommendations.
Champion the use of the ITW toolbox.
Maintains focus on continuous improvement by applying 80/20, PLS, and USa principles/techniques and makes process improvement recommendations to management.