Sr. Accountant - PWS

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.

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