Accountant - AR

Company Description

Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.

We’re about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Job Description

This position will be responsible for accounts receivable management, including accounts receivable cash application, customer collection and shared responsibility for accounting functions within the central accounting department. This individual will be an active member of the Central accounting team and will assist in adhering to and applying all ITW principles and internal controls.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Month-end journal entries
  • Various month-end reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Accounts receivable cash application
  • Customer collection calls
  • Management of past-due accounts
  • Adherence to and implement of all ITW principles

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Qualified candidate must possess an Associate Degree in Accounting or working towards a Bachelor Degree preferred.
  • The successful candidate must have three to five years accounts receivable experience, working with customers on payment status and potential uncollectible accounts.
  • The candidate must be willing to learn multiple job functions and be detail oriented, have strong problem solving skills, organizational and data entry skills, and be proficient with diverse computer software systems.
  • Candidate must be a team player with a positive attitude, high motivation, excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to explore career growth opportunities.

Additional Information

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, ITW does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by federal, state or local laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability 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.

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.

Organisation: 
Miller