Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

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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.

This Accountant role will primarily handle accounting for capital expenditures, including the management and maintenance of fixed asset records and ledger detail, and ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, a proactive and collaborative approach, and the ability to build credibility and foster relationships across teams.

• Maintain the fixed asset ledger by recording new asset acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and adjustments in compliance with company policy and accounting standards (GAAP).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, planners, procurement, and other departments to ensure accurate asset tracking and timely updates to Construction in Progress (CIP) and fixed asset records.
• Run and review depreciation calculations for all fixed assets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with depreciation schedules.
• Prepare and process monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries related to fixed assets, including depreciation, asset additions, retirements, and reclassifications.
• Assist in preparing fixed asset reports for financial statement purposes, including roll-forwards, reconciliations, and other supporting schedules for internal reporting, tracking, and audits.
• Work closely with the finance team to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis related to capital expenditures.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and maintaining routine communication as needed.
• Coordinate regular fixed asset physical inventories and reconcile discrepancies between the general ledger and asset management system.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with accounting policies, including monitoring of useful lives, residual values, and depreciation methods.
• Assist in system implementations or upgrades related to fixed asset management, ensuring data integrity and functionality for financial reporting.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support corporate accounting functions.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 4+ Years of Finance or Accounting Experience OR 2+ years of Public Accounting Experience
• Intermediate-level professional beginning to develop expertise in a particular job area and industry

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines.
• Proficient analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Experience with Sage fixed asset software preferred, but not required

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.…