Job Description

The Senior Staff Accountant will report directly to the Business Unit Controller of Watertown | Milwaukee | Broadview | Iron Ridge and play a key role in the month-end closing process. This includes ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and reports, while also performing detailed reviews and analyses of general ledger activity. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for identifying discrepancies, resolving variances, and maintaining the integrity of financial records in accordance with established accounting principles. The ideal candidate must be self-driven, capable of working independently, and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support the finance team's objectives.

Lead and oversee the month-end closing process, ensuring timely preparation and accuracy of financial statements.

Perform reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including accruals and other key entries.

Manage corporate programs such as Travel & Expense (T&E), Purchasing Card (P-Card), and fleet operations.

Oversee reporting and maintenance for fixed asset projects, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance.

Prepare and analyze the slow and obsolete inventory report, including calculating and allocating overhead costs.

Conduct cost analysis in collaboration with various departments, ensuring appropriate General Ledger (GL) and Profit & Loss (P&L) coding.

Supervise the annual physical inventory count and ensure its accuracy.

Possess a deep understanding of the General Ledger and segmentation processes within operational plants.

Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support the Controller and Division Controller.

Manager corporate reporting requirements, including environmental and tax compliance.

Learn, understand, and implement ITW Financial Policy and ITW Business Model.