Sr Accountant

About Grainger

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.

We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. We have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.

Position Details

Senior Accountants help support Grainger's strategy by assuring end-to-end processes, controls and accurate financials. Through review, analysis, interpretation of financial metrics and benchmarking specific to inventory related activities, you will provide valuable insights. You will report to Manager, Cost Accounting.

You Will

• Apply GAAP while performing all Controllership activities
• Ensure assigned GL accounts are reported and substantiated.
• Prepare month end reporting and present analysis to Senior Management.
• Ensure all important controls over financial reporting related to inventory activities are designed and operating effectively.
• Support the quarterly reviews and annual financial statement audit performed by external auditors.
• Complete balance sheet and income statement analytics and explain reasons for large variances.
• Calculate essential metrics and explain deviations to historical periods.
• Perform benchmarking to assess performance against competition.
• Improve processes and deliverables by automating and refining within Controllership and other areas outside of Finance.
• Partner with the business and financial management to understand performance of inventory and freight for the business.
• Assess risks and opportunities and identify essential operational and financial issues to be addressed. Provide recommendations to guide our decisions.

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related major and 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience identifying risks to assess whether controls are designed and operating appropriately
• Financial statement knowledge including connectivity between Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements in addition to disclosure requirements.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with research and implementation of new accounting standards
• The ability to develop partnerships, and work with others to accomplish objectives.
• The ability to work in Lake Forest with a hybrid working environment – In-person 40%; Remote – 60%
• Experience with Excel (can perform complex functions), Alteryx, and Power BI
• Not required: CPA certification; experience at a public accounting or related large public company experience

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members'