Accountant - Associate

Why join us? 

Our purpose is 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 basic knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, theories, and techniques in conducting activities supporting the development, monitoring and maintenance of ledger accounts and financial statements/ reporting. Under direct supervision completes assignments that are typically routine in nature and narrow or specific in scope, requiring understanding of basic accounting / finance fundamentals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with finance colleagues and internal MillerKnoll contacts to collect and validate data.
• Assists in communicating limited information under direct supervision.
• Conducts specific activities as an individual contributor in support of maintaining / monitoring basic ledger accounts and generating routine reports for business units.
• Receives general guidance on assigned activities, conferring with leadership when appropriate.
• Uses established procedures to support documentation processes in compliance with corporate financial guidelines.
• 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 Accounting / Finance or Associate Degree in Accounting/ finance with some professional accounting experience.
• 3 years or more of accounting or accounting support experience.

Skills and Abilities

Exhibits ability to work cooperatively both in a team environment and independently.
Must have competencies that include basic 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 MillerKnoll 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 qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. 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.

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.