Senior Accountant

Job Description

Senior Accountant | nVent

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at nVent, likely based in Minneapolis, MN, given the company’s US management office. nVent is a leading global provider of inventive electrical solutions, connecting and protecting customers with a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions. This Senior Accountant position is vital for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial transactions and reporting, directly contributing to the company’s commitment to a more secure world through reliable financial management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Minneapolis, MN
• Pay: $76000–$141100 yearly
• Mission: This role ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial transactions and reporting, supporting nVent’s global operations and financial compliance.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, SAGE FAS, INFOR M3, Power Query, Power Automate, OneStream

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial transactions, including assistance with research and analysis of general ledger account variances.
• Account Reconciliations: Prepare and review assigned month-end account reconciliations accurately and on a timely basis, acting as a business partner to drive the resolution of reconciling items.
• Fixed Asset Management: Maintain the fixed asset ledger and reconcile it with the general ledger, including asset record creation, dispositions, and depreciation.
• Compliance & Audit: Maintain Sarbanes Oxley documentation and coordinate internal and external audit activities to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Financial Support & Analysis: Provide proactive analysis and support to the finance team and functional leadership, preparing Ad Hoc data requests and project work as requested.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior-level professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Experience: At least 3 years of strong accounting experience.
• Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, proficiency with all Microsoft Office products, continuous improvement mentality, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: CPA or CMA certification, manufacturing industry experience, experience in fixed asset accounting and intercompany accounting/elimination, and experience with SAGE FAS, INFOR M3 (or a similar ERP), Power Query, Power Automate, or OneStream.