Job description
Job Description:
Are you an experienced accounting professional that is detail-driven and delivers results through accuracy, leadership, and continuous improvement?
The Precision Welding Solutions Division of Miller Electric, an ITW company, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our in-house accounting team in Appleton, WI. In this key role, you will take ownership of preparing, interpreting, and communicating financial information that drives business results. You will serve as a core leader within the accounting team by ensuring financial integrity, upholding ITW principles, and supporting strategic decision-making through accurate, insightful reporting.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Financial Reporting
- 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 help 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.
Inventory & Asset Management
- Inventory management including grading and monitoring months on hand.
- Assist in capital expenditure requests, audits, and manage fixed assets within the division.
Team Development
- Help other employees understand how their decisions will impact financial results.
- Identify, communicate, and train others on key business drivers.
Continuous Improvement
- Apply sound judgment to analyze processes, identifying, and acting upon opportunities to reduce complexity and simplify processes.
- Perform related work as apparent or assigned.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:
- Leadership: Demonstrates a proven track record of leadership and a highly motivated approach to achieving results.
- Detail-Oriented: Maintains a sharp sense of business priorities with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Effective Communicator: Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with others.
- Collaborative: Develops positive and productive peer relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- Growth-Minded: Willing to develop self and others, demonstrating potential for future opportunities within the organization.
- Problem Solver: Resolves issues and conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
- Independent: Learns quickly and works effectively with minimal supervision.
- Multi-Tasker: Balances multiple projects while meeting business deadlines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.