Accountant II

Oil Dri Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% company match

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Fitness & gym reimbursement

Annual merit increase opportunity

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America in Chicago, IL is seeking an accounting professional to manage month-end close, fixed assets, and general ledger reconciliations in a hybrid work environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with corporate and plant accounting staff.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, at least 2 years of experience, and a CPA. Strong Excel skills, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP systems are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least 2 years of experience.
• CPA required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with Fixed Assets, Month End Close, and Account Reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Daily cash reconciliation and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Manage fixed assets controls in GL and subledger.
• Administer Capital Expenditure Request process; log, track, verify, and communicate approvals; set up projects in Sage FAS and JDE.
• Record corporate and plant fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions; reconcile Sage to JDE.
• Calculate and record depreciation; maintain fixed assets schedules.
• Prepare journal entries and month-end close with accounting staff.
• Review and post AP batches for accuracy in GL coding and timing.
• Provide backup for AP specialist.
• Prepare monthly GL analyses, reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare schedules for SEC filings; ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Petty cash reconciliations and oversight.
• Ad hoc account reconciliation analyses.
• Prepare audit, tax, and budget projection schedules for fixed assets.
• Assist with year-end audit work and respond to auditor requests.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

MS Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

ERP experience (OneStream/JDE)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Sage FAS

Job description

Oil-Dri Corporation of America, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Role Overview

This position is responsible for a variety of accounting functions such as but not limited to preparation of month-end journal entries, daily cash reconciliation, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, management of fixed asset and for the integrity of financial statements and reporting.

Hybrid Schedule:

Monday - Wednesday onsite required. Chicago, IL (Wrigley Building)

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily cash reconciliation and resolution of any reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the fixed assets controls and procedures for maintaining fixed assets in both the general ledger and subledger.
• Administer Capital Expenditure Request process, including logging requests submitted, tracking, verifying, and communicating approvals, setting up projects in Sage FAS (subledger) and JDE (general ledger), reporting on projects’ status and closing projects upon completion.
• Record corporate and plant fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in Sage FAS and reconcile the balances from Sage to the fixed assets in JDE.
• Calculate and record depreciation for all fixed assets and maintain the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation.
• Prepare journal entries and perform month-end close duties in conjunction with the corporate and plant accounting staff.
• Review and post AP batches for accuracy in terms of GL coding, banking account and transaction period.
• Provide back up for AP specialist.
• Prepare and analyze monthly general ledger account analyses, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for SEC filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Perform petty cash reconciliations and maintain oversight of petty cash activities, ensuring proper controls, accurate recordkeeping, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Ad hoc analysis preparation and review of account reconciliation.
• Prepare audit, tax, and budget projection schedules for fixed assets.
• Assist with year-end audit work, including preparation of the audit schedules and responding to auditor requests and auditor questions.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least 2 years of experience.
• CPA required.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with Fixed Assets, Month End Close, and Account Reconciliations required.

Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with OneStream, JDE, or similar ERP environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and intermediate skills in MS Excel.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to learn and motivated to excel.
• Competitive pay ($70,000 - $90,000) + annual bonus.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Paid parental leave, generous PTO, & paid holidays.
• Work-life balance.
• Career growth with exposure to senior leadership.
• Annual merit increase opportunity.
• Fitness & gym reimbursement.

About Us

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplaces in the Chicago Tribune. Oil-Dri’s products are sold in the pet care, animal health, fluids purification, agricultural, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri controls millions of tons of specialty mineral reserves, including calcium bentonite, attapulgite, and diatomaceous shale. The company’s mines and manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, and California. Oil-Dri is a family-controlled and operated organization that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and accountability. The company is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to Create Value From Sorbent Minerals.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.