Accountant at nVent in Madison, WI

Accountant Location: Madison, WI, US 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: At nVent Management Company, you will have the outstanding opportunity to contribute to world-class financial operations in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Your role is pivotal in ensuring flawless and accurate reporting of financial transactions, adhering to our proven and detailed processes. You will: Assist in researching and analyzing general ledger account variances to help us build a comprehensive understanding of financial drivers and trends. Develop and maintain recurring journal entries, ensuring they strictly align with our established procedures. Prepare assigned month-end account reconciliations accurately and timely, providing proactive analysis and support to the finance team during monthly close and reporting cycles. Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and support internal control compliance efforts. Partner with senior team members to provide requested internal and external audit documentation is crucial. Prepare ad hoc data requests and project work to support business and reporting needs. Back up others as needed in our primary accounting center environment ensures timely and accurate completion of workloads, giving you broad exposure to multiple accounting processes. YOU HAVE: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, Accounting preferred. At least 2+ years of accounting experience preferred (open to strong early-career candidates). Experience with Epicor, or similar ERP (Oracle, JDE, SAP, etc.) operating software packages or the ability to learn new systems quickly. Experience with OneStream is a plus. Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products (Excel skills especially valued). CPA or CMA preferred but not required, or interest in pursuing professional certification. Manufacturing industry experience is a plus. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail. The ability to work and interact with various departments throughout the organization. The capability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Flexibility regarding overtime during periods of peak activity such as month-end close. Excellent teamwork, self-starting qualities, and strong written and verbal communication skills. 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 nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com. 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 eligible 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 may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or 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. #LI-HYBRID #LI-JH1