Senior Accountant - Commercial Solutions Division

ITW • Appleton, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Solutions Division of Miller Electric, an ITW company, is seeking a Senior 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 Senior Accountant will be a core leader within the accounting team, ensuring financial integrity, upholding ITW principles, and supporting strategic decision-making through accurate reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 3-5 years of broad accounting experience (manufacturing experience preferred).
• ERP and Financial Reporting software experience required (Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations expertise preferred).
• Advanced MS Excel skill is required.
• Demonstrates a proven track record of leadership and a highly motivated approach to achieving results.
• Maintains a sharp sense of business priorities with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with others.
• Develops positive and productive peer relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
• Willing to develop self and others, demonstrating potential for future opportunities within the organization.
• Resolves issues and conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
• Learns quickly and works effectively with minimal supervision.
• Balances multiple projects while meeting business deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• Provide sales and inventory analysis reports as needed to support the division.
• Provide timely data through ad-hoc reporting for other managers to assist with decision-making.
• Be analytical, inquisitive, and precise in explanations.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to understand macro and micro trends to quickly discern inaccuracies.
• Assist, prepare and analyze Customer/Distributor Rebate programs.
• Inventory management including participation in cycle counting program, grading, and monitoring months on hand.
• Assist in Reconditioned Machine process and a quarterly cycle count program.
• 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: Senior