Sr Accountant - Components Division

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.

• Assist in 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
• Manage fixed assets within the division
• Be analytical, inquisitive, and precise in explanations
• Demonstrate a strong ability to understand macro and micro trends to quickly discern inaccuracies
• In future, maintain/process payroll records

• 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

• Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.
• Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
• Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.

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