Accountant - Associate

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MI - Zeelandtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR108028

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Miller Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Miller Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
** General Purpose
** This role provides critical support to the Tax Department and Finance team through effective documentation management and assistance with domestic income and indirect tax compliance. Perform routine, narrowly scoped assignments under direct supervision, requiring a foundational understanding of accounting and finance principles.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
** Essential Functions
*** Collaborate with Finance colleagues and internal Miller Knoll (and subsidiary) contacts to collect and validate data.
* Conduct specific activities as an individual contributor in support of maintaining/monitoring basic ledger accounts and generating routine reports for business units.
* Responsible for month-end analysis, recurring financial reporting, expense variance reviews, and investigation of federal and state tax notices.
* Ad hoc analysis including Purchase orders and EAR (expenditure approval request) analysis, requests, and updates.
* Responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including managing mail distribution, document scanning, responding to notices, preparing journal entries, coordinating office supply orders, and processing expense reports.
* Oversees the management and compliance of business licensing processes in collaboration with the team based in India.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
** Education & Experience
*** Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience required
* 3 or more years of accounting related experience preferred.
** Skills & Abilities
*** The ability to work cooperatively both in a team environment and independently.
* Competencies that include basic business acumen, organization skills, and the ability to be accurate and timely in completing work assignments
* Proven communication skills: professional verbal and written, listening, empathy, conflict resolution, and professional presentation skills.
* Strong time management, problem-solving, planning and organization skills and ability to adapt to flexible scheduling requirements.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs including Word and Excel. Formatting, formulas, and data organization needed.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Miller Knoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, Miller Knoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

Miller Knoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Miller Knoll Talent Acquisition at  careers #J-18808-Ljbffr