Senior Accountant

Role Overview This position works collaboratively across corporate plant and cross-functional teams to perform general ledger accounting and financial reporting activities including journal entries accruals lease accounting revenue recognition unclaimed property and account reconciliations. The role assists in preparing SEC filings (Forms 10-K 10-Q and the Proxy) using Workiva including financial statement footnotes and the statement of cash flows. It also supports quarterly and annual audits by coordinating auditor requests conducting walkthroughs and ensuring compliance with internal control and SOX requirements while providing analytical support to the Controller for internal and external reporting internal controls and accounting role based out of the Chicago - Wednesday onsite required. Key Responsibilities Prepare journal entries and support corporate month-end and quarter-end close activities in coordination with plant accounting and maintain lease accounting using LeaseQuery including performing quarterly lease analytics and monthly general ledger account reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner. Review and record monthly revenue recognition entries in JDE ensuring compliance with ASC cross-functionally with other departments to analyze advertising and trade spendingPrepare quarterly business analysis to assist Controller with internal management reporting Coordinate quarterly and annual audit activities by managing auditor requests performing walkthroughs preparing supporting documentation and ensuring adherence to the companys internal control policies and monthly sales and use tax filings for multiple states including the Chicago Lease Tax according to each jurisdictions -train to provide backup coverage for critical accounting functions within the department. Assist in the development and implementation of consistent accounting policies and procedures. Participate in special accounting projects and perform ad hoc financial analyses as assignedAssist in the preparation of SEC filings (10-K 10-Q and Proxy) in Workiva including financial statement footnotes statement of cash flows and related track and file unclaimed property reports with more than 10 states ensuring compliance with each states regulations. QualificationsEducation:Bachelors Degree in Accounting & CPA required 5 years progressive experience in general accounting. Skills & AbilitiesExperience with SEC reporting preferred. Strong Excel skills including pivot tables Detail-oriented organized good analytical and investigative skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills with JDE Workiva LeaseQuery OneStream & BenefitsCompetitivepay($92000 - $121000)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.