A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.
Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people's lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.
Transforming what's possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials - this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it's a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.
By joining MTS, you'll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You'll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.
Primary Objective:
Responsibilities include assisting management in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures. General accounting, Accruals, Inventory, Fixed Assets and Sales and Use Tax Compliance. This position is a hands-on position with responsibilities ranging from transactional detail to analyzing results.
Major Areas of Accountability:
Responsibilities include assisting management in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures. General accounting, Accruals, Inventory, Fixed Assets and Sales and Use Tax Compliance. This position is a hands-on position with responsibilities ranging from transactional detail to analyzing results.
Assist with the maintenance and improvement of the internal control environment including general adherence and knowledge of SOX controls and external audit procedures, as applicable. Ensures daily management activities are conducted in compliance with internal and external control requirements.
Utilize the ITW Toolbox and 80/20 philosophy to continuously analyze processes and systems to reduce complexity throughout the business. Lead projects to map processes within the finance and accounting department, simplify wherever possible; embrace and lead the simplification efforts through use of the ITW toolbox.
Coordinate timely and accurate month end close with staff; review reconciliations of balance sheet accounts; oversee fixed asset accounting; analyze month end results.
Oversee coordination of annual physical inventory; review obsolete inventory analysis; review standards maintenance.
Review, enforce and enhance policies and procedures.
Responsible for the on-going management and development of assigned employees. Hires, manages, and develops a skilled staff and work environment to meet objectives.
Various other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: B.A. degree in accounting
Experience: Eight years of increasingly complex public and/or private experience in accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: CPA or MBA
Experience:
Background in cost accounting
Major ERP experience (i.e. SAP)
Experience with current information technology in financial applications, both enterprise and PC based.
Effective time management and detail oriented. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to speak and coordinate with individuals across multiple functions within the MTS business segments.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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