Senior Accountant

About the role

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. We serve more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with MRO products and value-added solutions. The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 – $133,300.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 10%, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI-enabled tools, automation, and data analytics to continuously improve financial processes, challenge existing ways of working, and deliver more efficient, accurate, and insightful outcomes.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset by identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize, and enhance accounting processes while supporting business objectives.
• Perform Controllership activities and maintain accurate financial records, including preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations in BlackLine, and ensuring assigned general ledger accounts are accurate and fully substantiated.
• Analyze capital labor activity to ensure accurate accounting, capitalization, and financial reporting.
• Prepare financial reports and perform variance, trend, and financial analyses to identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with Finance and cross-functional business teams to provide financial guidance, support business initiatives, and resolve accounting issues.
• Maintain effective internal controls and support compliance with financial reporting requirements, including audit requests from the external auditors.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual financial statement audits performed by external auditors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting, finance or audit experience.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of financial statements, including the relationship between the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and related disclosures.
• Experience executing and maintaining effective internal controls to support accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Experience preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and supporting the month-end close process.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends and opportunities, and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement more efficient ways of working.
• Curiosity and willingness to leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve finance processes and enhance decision-making.
• Experience leveraging financial systems (e.g., ERP platforms, BlackLine, reporting and analytics tools) to improve accounting processes, analyze financial data, strengthen controls, and drive operational efficiency.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large or complex datasets.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build effective partnerships across Finance and the business.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate builds strong partnerships, takes ownership of outcomes, and proactively identifies opportunities to strengthen processes and deliver greater value to the organization. They have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 3+ years of progressive accounting, finance or audit experience. They have a strong understanding of GAAP and experience preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and supporting the month-end close process. They have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large or complex datasets.

Skills

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and identify trends and opportunities.
• Curiosity and willingness to leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., ERP platforms, BlackLine, reporting and analytics tools).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• A 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below: New Hire Grainger Benefits.