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Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

ITW Performance PolymersLincolnshire, IL, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Accountant

Are you an accounting professional hungry for the chance to collaborate across the business landscape and leave your imprint?

E.H. Wachs, an ITW company, is seeking to add a Senior Accountant to our team of accounting professionals in Lincolnshire, IL. This onsite role will be responsible for driving results by accurately preparing, interpreting and communicating all division financial information. As an active member of our core accounting team, you will play a key role in adhering to and applying all ITW principles, procedures and internal controls. Your strong attention to detail, interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate effectively with others, and excellent functional leadership will make you an invaluable asset to our team.

If you're seeking a role where your contributions directly shape our business's success, this may be the position you have been seeking.

Accounting Excellence, Analysis and Reporting

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing processes, account reconciliations, and prepare annual tax reporting.
  • Prepare accurate financial statements, maintain / reconcile ledger accounts, update and effectively report out on department budgets.
  • Provides 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.
  • Ensure the integrity of data. Monitor and analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights to management for strategic decision-making.
  • Leverage available tools and technologies to analyze data to support process improvements and operational decisions.

Team Leadership and Development

  • Assist employees in understanding how their decisions will impact financial results.
  • Identifies, communicates, and trains others on key business drivers to enhance overall financial awareness.
  • Cross Functional Collaboration

  • Supports inventory management by maintaining cost files, actively participating in establishing / maintaining inventory controls, maintaining cycle count reporting and physical inventory exemption requests, monitoring months on hand, and actively participating in monthly inventory review meetings.
  • Assists with capital expenditure requests and manages fixed assets within the division.
  • Apply 80 / 20 thinking to reduce complexity and simplify processes.
  • What You Need To Be Successful

  • Attention To Detail - Be detail-oriented with robust problem-solving and organizational skills to ensure precision in financial management.
  • Professional Growth Minded - Willingness to invest in personal and professional development for self and others, with potential for growth within the organization.
  • Prioritize Effectively - Prioritization that aligns with business objectives. Exhibit high motivation, natural leadership and coaching abilities to drive success.
  • Adaptability - Must be able to adjust to a changing work environment, competing demands and deadlines, frequent changes, delays and unexpected events
  • Self-Starting Initiative - Ability to learn quickly, be resourceful, work independently with minimal supervision, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to business deadlines.
  • Cross Functional Communication - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to establish productive relationships, collaborate, and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Self-Accountability - Demonstrated positive attitude, high motivation, and a strong sense of personal accountability.
  • Data Analysis - Be analytical, inquisitive, and crisp in explaining the story behind the numbers and a strong ability to understand macro and micro trends and quickly discern inaccuracies.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field plus a minimum of 3-5 years of broad accounting experience is required.
  • Cost accounting experience in manufacturing is highly preferred.
  • ERP and Financial Reporting software experience is required.
  • Computer proficiency, including advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word is required.
  • Work Environment

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Most time will be spent in an office environment. Occasionally the employee may be required to spend time on the manufacturing floor. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Work is normally performed in an office environment.

    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.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to type, finger, handle, control, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.

    Compensation Information :

    We believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in creating an environment where you can thriveboth personally and professionally. For more details, visit our Benefits page.

    In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave.

    The annual base salary range for this position is $71,000 90,000 annually. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

    Additional Information :

    ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

    As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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