Job Description :
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning & Reporting
Recording accounting entries in the G / L (banks, purchases, sales, accruals...)
Direct preparation of financial statements, business reports, annual budgets and / or reports required by corporate and / or regulatory agencies
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close
Effectively communicate and coordinate the exchange of financial information to key stakeholders
Additional planning & reporting requests as required
Financial Records & Internal Controls
Manage compliance to accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements
Understand and apply ITW financial policies consistently and effectively
Ensure that complete and accurate financial records and strong internal controls are in place and being followed
Create, update, and oversee standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation to support consistency, compliance, and training within the accounting department
Document and monitor internal controls. Ensures that transactions are recorded in an efficient and timely manner
Coordinate internal and external audits as well as other corporate requests
Responsible for month end account reconciliation process
Financial Analysis / Continuous Improvement
Analyze the financial details of past, present and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed
Perform analytical reviews of data and explain variances against plan, outlook and prior year
Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Act as a key contributor in the upcoming ERP implementation project, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data migration, efficient workflows, and effective system adoption.
Apply ITW Principles (80 / 20, Product Line Simplification, Segmentation, In-lining, and Market Rate of Demand) to eliminate complexity and improve profitability of the company
Additional analysis requests as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA preferred
4+ years of accounting experience including general and cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding and application of accounting principles / practices
Ability to demonstrate a strong analytical and inquisitive mindset
Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines as required
Experience with P&L and Balance Sheet reporting
Working knowledge of ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Office software skills
Strong presentation and communication skills
Limited travel requirements
Compensation Information :
95,000-110,000
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Senior Accountant • Des Plaines, IL, United States