Staff Accountant

Cooling the Cloud. Protecting the Planet

Nortek Data Center Cooling is a part of Madison Air, one of the world’s leading privately held companies. Madison Air combines the nimble responsiveness of a startup with the sophistication and scale of an $11B enterprise. Madison Air is a leader in indoor air quality with a portfolio of 20+ companies and manufacturing brands that help customers move air to powerful new places.

Nortek Data Center Cooling is a leading provider of cooling solutions for data centers, a rapidly expanding market driven by the rise of AI. We serve some of the largest and most innovative companies in the world – delivering superior results, reduced operational costs and sustainable solutions that meet the growing demands of AI, IoT, Edge Computing and more.

Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status,sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site atwww.nortekair.com/careers.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Accountant to join our team.  Reporting to the Controller, this role will play a crucial role in managing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy in records and reports, preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data and maintaining accurate financial records. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about accounting and enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and achieve financial goals.

Key Attributes of Position

• Commitment to Safety: Demonstrates accountability for personal and team safety, supporting our core safety values.
• Organizational Skills:Proficient in organizing, streamlining, and communicating to enhance meetings and event planning
• Integrity and Respect: Works transparently, earning recognition for treating others with respect.
• Accountability:Takes responsibility for creating and executing solutions that deliver desired results
• Collaboration and Leadership:Exhibits collaborative spirit and leadership in a teamwork-focused environment
• Legacy Building:Thrives in a “legacy now” culture, making the rightchoicesfor the company todayto build a stronger organization, even when it’s difficult

Job Responsibilities:

• Job cost analysis
• Processing intercompany A/R and A/P transactions
• Knowledge of Revenue Recognition guidelines
• Month end balance sheet reconciliations
• A/R invoicing and cash collection

• Assisting A/P Accountant with invoicing and procurement communications
• Update schedules and record standard journal entries
• Prepare month report for labor spending by cost center
• Provide input to Controller in preparation of quarterly forecast update 
• Other general accounting tasks
• Fixed Asset accounting: G/L, reconciliations, journal entries, variances, transactions, physical inventories, accounting schedules, tracking, etc., related to fixed Assets
• Ad hoc reporting
• Special projects as assigned
• Assist Controller and accounting team with external auditors as needed

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Proficiency in financial accounting and reporting
• Experience in budgeting and financial analysis
• Strong knowledge of the Accounting Cycle, Journal Entries, Reconciliations
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Must be proactive and self-starter will ability to collaborate as a team

Preferred:

• Public accounting work experience
• Manufacturing plant experience

•Primarily office-based with regular visits to the manufacturing floor.

•Ability to work extended hours during peak production periods or to resolve urgent scheduling issues.

•Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with frequent interaction with production and warehouse teams.