Accountant II

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 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 corporate and plant fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in Sage FAS and reconcile the balances from Sage to the fixed assets in and record depreciation for all fixed assets and maintain the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated 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 back up for AP specialist. Prepare and analyze monthly general ledger account analyses account reconciliations and bank supporting schedules reconciliations and documentation for SEC filings ensuring accuracy completeness and compliance with reporting petty cash reconciliations and maintain oversight of petty cash activities ensuring proper controls accurate recordkeeping and timely resolution of hoc analysis preparation and review of account reconciliationPrepare audit tax and budget projection schedules for fixed with year-end audit work including preparation of the audit schedules and responding to auditor requests and auditor questions. Other duties and projects as & Experience:Bachelors degree in accounting with at least 2 years of required. Strong knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Experience with Fixed Assets Month End Close and Account Reconciliations & Abilities:Familiarity with OneStream JDE or similar ERP environment preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and intermediate skills in MS organizational and analytical skills with attention to verbal and written communication skillsDesire to learn and motivated to & BenefitsCompetitivepay($70000 - $90000)annualbonus401(k)with6%companymatchPaidparentalleavegenerousPTO&&GymReimbursementEmployerContribution-HealthDentalAbout UsOil-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-Dris 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 companys 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 -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.