Accountant

Company Description

ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 250 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $12.6 billion in 2020. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 43,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture. www.itw.com. 

Job Description

This person will maintain accounts and financials according to standards and will ensure availability of accounting information for management, such as P&L statements, general ledgers, and financial transactions. The selected individual will apply accounting techniques and standard practices & accounting procedures to classify, record & report on financial transactions. The selected accountant will receive guidance and direction from their manager & other accounting professionals but will also solve straightforward accounting problems and analyze possible solutions using standard accounting policies and procedures. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Accounts Payable function (including keying and paying invoices via wires, checks, ACH and associated accounting) 
• Daily Bank verifications to endure timely recording of transactions 
• Record day-to-day journal entry transactions and recurring/monthly entries 
• Processing timesheets for Non-exempt employees and reviewing and preparing bi-weekly Business unit journal entries, as well as calculating month-end accruals.
• Fixed asset and other general accounting 
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations 
• Processing expense reports and related accounting 
• Ensure compliance with all Company & Financial Reporting policies and internal controls 
• Account analysis to understand fluctuations 
• Answer and resolve questions on the accounts with management 
• Timely reporting during month end closing 
• Any other duties deemed appropriate within the scope of the role and in line with skills and experience 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or related 
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience 
• Attention to detail with accuracy is a must 
• Self starter 
• Excellent communication and writing skills 
• Proficiency in MS Office Software, specifically strong Excel and Access skills and ERP systems 

Additional Information

• Office, Lab and Manufacturing environments.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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.