Senior Accountant - Commercial Solutions Division

Job Description

Are you an experienced accounting professional that is detail-driven and delivers results through accuracy, leadership, and continuous improvement? The Commercial Solutions Division of

Are you an experienced accounting professional that is detail-driven and delivers results through accuracy, leadership, and continuous improvement? The Commercial 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’ll take ownership of preparing, interpreting, and communicating financial information that drives business results. You’ll 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.

• 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
• 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

• 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.

• 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

Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW).…