Senior Accountant

ITW•Camdenton, MO

1d•$80,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant plays a key role within the Finance team, supporting multiple business entities through accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvement initiatives. This position offers broad exposure to accounting operations, financial analysis, reporting, planning, and cross-functional business support. This role requires a hands-on and analytical professional who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing both transactional and analytic responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance team and business partners to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. We are seeking a motivated accounting professional with a proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to take ownership and drive results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
5-10 years of progressive experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and business process improvements.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Proven ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive improvements independently.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
Self-starter with a proactive approach and strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
Strong understanding of Cost accounting & Inventory Management.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; experience with QAD, or other ERP/reporting systems preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels of the organization.
Demonstrated leadership potential and willingness to take on new challenges.
High-energy team player who thrives in a continuous improvement environment

Nice To Haves

CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned areas of the month-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting.
Manage tracking, accounting entries, analysis, and reporting related to revenue recognition for EAE in accordance with U.S. GAAP and ITW Corporate policies.
Prepare quarterly inventory reserve analyses and calculations in compliance with ITW policy.
Prepare and distribute monthly margin report.
Partner with cross-functional teams and serve as the Finance lead for the annual physical inventory process, including planning, execution, reconciliation, and reporting.
Detailed review, analysis, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts as assigned
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts activities.
Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve reporting accuracy, enhance controls, and drive execution.
Serve as a trusted business partner to cross-functional teams.
Assist with payroll reporting, administration, and related activities.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% as needed for business support activities.
Other projects as required