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MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Customers including Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies and the world’s leading researchers in materials, seismic and other engineering disciplines all rely on our complex test and simulation systems to determine the reliability of product properties and to comply with quality standards.

MTS is an ITW company. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with 49,000 employees across 56 countries worldwide. The company´s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns and offers career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. At ITW we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world.

Our unique ITW Business Model applied across all segments and businesses gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and keeps us grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

This role is an opportunity to have a significant positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate, and grow professionally not only within MTS but across the ITW enterprise to Ignite Your Full Potential.

MTS Systems, is seeking a Staff Accountant who has a high attention to detail, is a problem solver, self-starter and has a positive team player attitude. This role is a key member of our accounting team located at our headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. This position is primarily responsible for performing sales and use tax-related activities in addition to other general accounting work

• Prepares sales and use tax reports timely and accurately

• Maintains tax notices, records, returns for proper record-keeping

• Maintains business licenses and applicable compliance documentation

• Ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act requirements

• Actively participates in the month-end close process, prepares journal entries, troubleshoots and resolves discrepancies.

• Reconciles and analyzes general ledger accounts.

• Prepares documentation in support of external and internal audits.

• Interacts and collaborates cross-functionally for assigned job responsibilities and projects.

• Supports internal and external audits and reviews.

• Performs other accounting or analysis projects or duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or Finance

Fundamental knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP account concepts and terminology

Two (2) years of experience with sales and use tax

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Excel skills

Accounting experience

Major ERP experience SAP preferred

Sarbanes Oxley knowledge helpful

Best in Class Benefits

• Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support from health and wellness, to retirement and financial stability.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• HSA/FSA with a company match

• Income Protection Benefits

• Industry Leading 401(k) plan

• Paid Time Off

• Parental Leave

• Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

Opportunities to Get Involved and Give Back

• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led organizations that bring together diverse groups of people to share experiences and innovative ideas to help accelerate our path to full potential

• It is also our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, strive to create a place where everyone is welcome to contribute their talents and ideas.

• ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program provide employees an opportunity to give back and help families in our neighborhoods who are in need

  Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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. _

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.