Accounts Assistant Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

Job Description:

Are you an accounting leader hungry for the chance to collaborate across the business landscape and leave your imprint?

Miller Electric, an ITW company, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable (AR) Team Lead to partner with and lead our receivables function. As the AR Team Lead your responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of the Accounts Receivable team to ensure timely and accurate invoicing, collections, cash application, and account reconciliation activities. This role provides leadership, coaching, and support to AR staff while driving process improvements, maintaining strong customer relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with excellent analytical skills, a customer-service mindset, and a proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.

If you're seeking a role where your contributions directly shape our business's success, all while embracing innovation, this may be the position you have been seeking.

What you will do and impact:

Accounts Receivable Operations, Analysis and Reporting:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the accounts receivable department.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Oversee customer invoicing, payment processing, cash applications, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Review and resolve complex billing discrepancies, disputes, and collection issues.
• Manage past-due accounts.
• Collaborate with customers to resolve payment issues and negotiate payment arrangements when necessary.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and finance teams to resolve billing disputes.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and documentation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop AR staff to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Assist employees in understanding how decisions impact the financials, identify and communicate key business drivers, and provide training to enhance overall financial awareness.
• Lead, mentor and develop the accounts receivable team by providing guidance, training, and feedback.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

• Apply 80/20 thinking to reduce complexity and simplify processes.
• Participate in cross-functional projects within and outside the Division.

What you need to do to be successful:

• Cultivate Curiosity: use a curious mindset and a strong desire for continuous learning, particularly regarding business processes and their influence on financial outcomes.
• Prioritize Effectively: prioritization that aligns with business objectives. Exhibit high motivation, personal accountability, and coaching abilities to drive success.
• Drive Financial Improvements: initiate and implement financial improvements that support and enhance business operations.
• Attention to Detail: Be detail-oriented with robust problem-solving and organizational skills to ensure precision in financial management.
• Self-Starting Initiative: Be an aggressive self-starter with the capacity to independently lead and execute projects with minimal direction.
• Effective Communication: Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with customers, suppliers, and all team members, facilitating productive interactions.
• Flexibility: Be open to minimal travel as required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Growth-Oriented: Committed to self-development.
• Collaborative Partner: Develops positive and productive relationships across functional and cross functional teams.
• Multi-Tasker: Balances multiple projects while meeting business deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Accounting or working towards a Bachelor Degree preferred
•  3-5 years of accounts receivable or accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of AR processes, collections, billing and cash application
• ERP and Financial Reporting software experience required, Microsoft D365 expertise is beneficial 
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities

Apply Today

• Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their experience and qualifications.
• At ITW Welding, we’re not just a place to work – we’re a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a difference! 

Why ITW Welding?

• Join a collaborative and growth-focused team where your expertise will directly impact the company’s financial health and operational success. We value innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Here’s what we offer to help you build the future you want: 

• Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.  
• Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters. 
• Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind. 
• Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey. 
• Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development. 

 At ITW Welding, we’re not just a place to work – we’re a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a difference! 

Company Description 

Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories.  ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns. 

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment. 

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.