Sr Project Accountant

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

This position will support our Trachte facility in Madison, WI. As a part of nVent, Trachte is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered metal buildings for industrial and commercial applications. Today, nVent connects and protects our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Offering both prefabricated and on-site building capabilities, framed and frameless building construction types, and products ranging from build kits and modular units to fully engineered integrated buildings.    

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

· Project setup and close out, revenue recognition, invoicing quality control, adherence to commercial requirements, and resolution of complex billing issues.

· Work prioritization, billing system support, and billing data maintenance.

· Complete month-end closing activities, including the accurate calculation of project revenue recognition, preparation of accruals, and GL tie out in compliance with US GAAP. (*may require small amount of work on weekend/holiday).

· Oversee financial audits, including project- and customer-based, internal, external.

· Implement and maintain monthly invoicing, cashflow, and working capital forecasting process.

· Lead process alignment, continuous improvement, and establish best practices for Project Accounting activities.

· Identify barriers and provide feedback on commercial terms to maximize project cashflow performance globally.

· Define, maintain, and ensure compliance with all financial policies, controls, and procedures.

· Provide support to credit and collections to ensure timely receipt of cash and resolve invoicing and payment issues.

· Business partner & collaborate regularly with Project Management, Engineering, and others.

YOU HAVE:

· Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.

· Ideally, 3-5 years of experience in project-based roles, accounting and/or project finance, project accounting experience preferred, US GAAP.

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with flexibility and adaptability to change.

· Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team.

· Strong knowledge of Epicor and Excel.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.

  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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