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Job Description:

Summary:

The Senior Accountant will report to the ITW Pro Brands Fluids North America Accounting Manager and be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day accounting and administration functions of the accounting department to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions in the general ledger and to support the financial reporting and control requirements. This position will be based out of the Division Headquarters in Tucker, GA.

Core Responsibilities:

• Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and annual closing close procedures. Looks to ensure accuracy and completeness with reporting. Prepare and post various journal entries to support the month end close process, review work products and ensures timely completion of tasks.
• Ensure assigned balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly. Conducting and probing account analysis and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports for internal use.
• Record Travel and Purchasing Card expenses to the general ledger weekly and reconcile to bank transactions at month end.
• Review, analyze, and code freight invoices.  Notify carriers of invoice errors.
• Reconcile inventory located in outside warehouses and code related invoices.
• Participate in physical inventories when necessary.
• Report cycle count results for all locations each week and provide a monthly summary.
• Prepares monthly sales tax calculations and payments, as well as QST/GST for sales in Canada.
• Issue credits for customer deductions and validate that deductions adhere to current contracts.
• Review new and revised/updated contracts for financial impact.
• Set up new vendors in the ERP system.
• Review internal controls efficiency
• Focus on continuous improvement by applying 80/20 principles to drive process improvement.
• Act with integrity and trust, operate with simplicity, treat everyone with respect, and take shared risk.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business plus 5 years of related experience. CPA/CMA a plus
• Experience working with information technology, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Other Competencies:

• Exhibit knowledge and ability to apply accounting principles and practices accurately and with minimal supervision.
• Possess transactional analysis and modeling skills. 
• Trustworthy in maintaining confidentiality on sensitive and protected matters.
• Possess creative and intuitive skills to analyze and improve processes / procedures.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and willing to take collaborative initiative.
• Proficient time management and prioritization skills. Able to adapt to changes or delays.
• Able to be a self-starter, quick study, and work independently.
• Possess strong analytical skills to develop and interpret quantitative information.
• Be collaborative and able to function in a team environment among cross-functional areas of the company. Professional interpersonal skills are essential.
• Able to understand company manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Takes ownership and drives positive change.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with all levels of the company and customer relationships.

Travel:

Travel to other division locations may be required at various times throughout the year.<10%

ITW Fluids NA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.