Senior Accountant

Why join us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for applying expert knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, theories, and techniques in conducting activities supporting the development, monitoring and maintenance of ledger accounts and financial statements/ reporting. Completes assignments that are complex in nature and broad in scope, requiring an advanced understanding an experience in accounting / finance principles and functions.

Essential Functions

• Analyze and interpret data and reports containing the most advanced accounting concepts, issues, and activities.
• Collaborates with finance colleagues and internal/external HMI contacts to collect, validate, and interpret data.
• Assists in communicating detailed information under general supervision.
• Conducts general activities as an individual contributor in support of maintaining/ monitoring the most complex ledger accounts and generating detailed extensive reports for business units.
• Uses broadly defined procedures to support documentation processes in compliance with corporate financial guidelines.
• Develops and independently implements work strategies to achieve desired results.
• Provides professional mentoring to less experienced team members.
• Receives general guidance on assigned activities, conferring with leadership when appropriate.
• Assist in account reconciliations and monthly financial closing, utilizing Infor, OneStream, and data analytic tools (Business Objects, Tableau, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with departmental SOX 404 control procedures.
• Participate in projects designed to improve efficiency.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting.
• 6 years of professional accounting experience
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Exhibits ability to work cooperatively both in a team environment and independently.
• Must have competencies that include business acumen, organization skills, and ability to be accurate and timely in completing work assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software and tools currently used in the Herman Miller office environment.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.