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Staff/ Senior Accountant

Company: Whirlpool 
Location: Benton Harbor, Michigan

  • Salary: Not Specified
  • Category: Consumer Products
  • Date Posted: 12/17/2011
  • Region: Michigan-Kalamazoo
  • Travel Required: Not Specified
  • Security Clearance: No
  • Work Type: Any



Job Description

Title: Staff/ Senior Accountant
Location: US-MI-Benton Harbor/St. Joseph
Other Locations:
About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool is the industry leader in the manufacturing and marketing of home appliances. Whirlpool is a global company and markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Consul and other major brand names in more than 170 countries around the world.

Whirlpool is a company that creates innovative solutions and products to meet consumer needs. As a result, we have been recognized as one of the worlds 100 most innovative companies by Business Week magazine and the Boston Consulting Group. Additionally, Whirlpool Corporation was ranked among the Top 20 Innovators in Consumer Products by The Patent Board and has been consistently ranked as one of the Top 20 Companies for Leaders by Hewitt Associates and Fortune magazine.

Our unique business strategy provides us with an unmatched leadership position and ability to build and sustain loyalty to our brands. Our strategy allows us to move with greater speed to better serve our trade customer and end consumers around the globe.

Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Accountant opening to join our Finance organization.

What You Will Do
* Duties vary but may include assisting finance leadership in:
* Creating, maintaining and providing accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis to enable management to make informed decisions on resource spending and allocation.
* Ensure integrity and consistency of financial controls and systems in alignment with GAAP, IFRS and SOX requirements.
* Preparation and issuance of all major reporting documents and filings.
* Ensuring that financial systems meet operational, business and strategic needs.
* Budgeting, forecasting & corporate reporting, as well as business analysis, costing & tax planning, and local SEC regulations.
What You Need To Succeed
* BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (CPA, MBA preferred)
* 3-5 years of experience in a Public Accounting firm or in Accounting/related field
* Thorough, demonstrable understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
* Proven ability to drive initiatives that support change
* Proven ability to apply adaptive techniques for complex accounting problems
* Proven creative problem solving techniques and lean thinking
* Proven ability to work both strategically as well as be detail oriented
* Self disciplined with high level of motivation
* Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks
* Outstanding organization, communication and leadership skills
* Competent on PC and mainframe applications related to responsibilities
* Detailed knowledge of applicable technical regulatory and professional standards

Endless Opportunities

Whirlpool has big plans for the future, just like you. We understand that it takes preparation and hard work to get there. So, we offer challenging purpose, ownership of your role, great teams, and tools to build your capability. In our performance-based setting, you can take your career in exciting new directions - and as far as you want to go.

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