Staff Accountant

ITW • Glenview, IL

2d • $70,000 - $82,500 • Onsite

About The Position

ITW Power Nailing is a division within the Construction Products segment, a global provider of premium nailing and fastening solutions. Our products are engineered to improve contractor productivity and elevate building quality across both new residential construction and remodeling projects. With trusted, category-defining brands like Paslode, we set the standard in wood-to-wood fastening systems—delivering performance, reliability, and productivity that professionals count on. Learn more about our products at www.paslode.com. At ITW, we offer you a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures. The position is located at ITW’s corporate campus in Glenview, Illinois across from the Golf Metra station, with onsite gym and café. Purpose of the Role As a Staff Accountant you will support accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate closely with Operations, Sales, and Marketing. You are responsible for essential month‑end close activities, general ledger maintenance, fixed asset accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis. Our Accounting team plays a key role in maintaining data integrity, supporting audits, and driving process improvement across the division.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of 1 year of Accounting or Finance experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting tools (e.g., D365, NAV, Cognos).
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and deliver clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work independently.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• Manufacturing and Cost Accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and complete balance sheet reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts with a high level of accuracy.
• Support the month-end close process, including accruals, reclasses, and variance analysis, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Perform day‑to‑day general ledger accounting, including financial reporting and analysis for designated business areas.
• Prepare and maintain recurring operational and financial reports, such as daily sales reporting (DSR), logistics metrics, and other key business metrics.
• Analyze financial results and identify key drivers of variances, providing clear and actionable explanations to management.
• Complete reconciliations for cash, sales, ship-to, and other operational accounts, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Respond to inquiries from corporate teams and external partners, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Participate in the development, enhancement and monitoring of internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Provide financial support for special projects including cost analysis, internal/external audits, sales/use tax audits, manufacturing surveys and other ad-hoc requests.
• Contribute to the implementation of new processes and controls, promoting efficiency and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• At ITW, we offer you a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.
• In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave. For more details, visit our Benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level