ITW Hiring for Accounting Manager – Lancaster, PA Job at Lancaster, PA Full Time

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces diversified products in global markets. Some of its products include welding equipment, automotive components, construction materials and commercial food equipment. The Food Equipment Group is one of seven ITW decentralized business segments. We are seeking an Accounting Manager for the Warewash Division at its Lancaster Plant facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The plant is located in the Greenfield Corporate Center, East of the Lancaster metropolitan area. This position works with a multilocation accounting team with no direct reports. (This is not a work-from-home position.)

The Warewash Business Division is seeking to expand its growth in existing served markets as well as new markets. We produce Stero/Somat branded commercial dishwashers, waste equipment and disposers that are used in hotels, casinos, restaurants, cruise ships, schools and universities, retail and government. We are in search of an Accounting Manager responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements; corporate reporting and can ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and ITW corporate policies. This position reports to the Plant Manager, with dotted line responsibility to the Division Controller

Summary:

The successful candidate will provide financial data to support the Lancaster Plant business. The individual will have general responsibility for preparing the monthly financial reporting package, planning, and coordinating monthly closing schedules with appropriate functional groups, planning, and overseeing the physical inventory, ensuring compliance with required accounting policies and procedures, actively participate in capital asset process, and will interface with internal and outside auditors as needed.

What you will do:

• Participate in Long Range Planning and Annual Plan preparation
• Provide analysis to support such plans and assist with the ongoing budgeting/outlook
• Ensure all financial information is recorded accurately
• Outlook all aspects of the operations and be able to relate the impact to the Plant and effect to the entire organization
• Identify when objectives are in jeopardy or adjust when changes to plan occur
• Work closely with the Plant Manager and Division Controller to provide strategic guidance to improve the financials of the operation
• Work closely with Plant Manage and Division Controller to determine and implement countermeasures when objectives are in jeopardy
• Coordinate accounting in other locations

What we are looking for:

• Results oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Analytical skills – ability to interpret financial data
• General knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principals
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Financial accounting software applications
• Knowledge of federal, state and country financial regulations

Education and experience:

• BS Degree in Finance/Accounting
• 5 years of experience
• Knowledge and proficiency of finance and accounting
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Excel proficiency

Pre-employment screenings performed (which includes background checks and drug screening).

ITW Food Equipment Group is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for all employees. To demonstrate this commitment, ITW/FEG is tobacco-free (including e-cigarettes) on campuses and within company vehicles and maintains a drug-free workplace. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, short term disability benefit, holiday and vacation pay, 401(k) with matching funds, and educational reimbursement.

ITW is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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.