Oil-Dri Corporation of America · 4 hours ago
Manager, Accounting
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$111K/yr - $189K/yr
8+ years expOil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products. They are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead their corporate accounting team, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and driving process improvements.
ManufacturingMining
Hiring Manager
Brian Stith
Responsibilities
Lead monthly consolidated financial reporting for domestic and international entities using JD Edwards ERP and OneSteam consolidation and reporting software, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP
Manage general accounting processes, including accounts payable, fixed assets, cash, leases, payroll, and revenue recognition
Prepare and review journal entries; analyze and explain financial statement variances
Support SEC reporting and press release preparation
Maintain strong internal controls and adherence to company policies
Utilize OneStream for financial close checklists and reconciliation reviews
Ensure accuracy in Sage Fixed Asset and LeaseQuery systems for tax and accounting compliance
Drive continuous process improvements for efficiency and accuracy
Supervise and mentor a team of four accountants and one AP specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Oversee accounts payable operations, ensuring timely vendor payments, proper expense cut-off, and 1099 compliance
Optimize use of Blackline for account reconciliation processes
Act as liaison with external auditors for quarterly and annual audits
Document and maintain accounting policies and SOX-compliant internal controls
Collaborate with Internal Audit on compliance initiatives
Oversee state and local sales/use tax compliance and filings
Provide data for federal and state income tax returns
Partner with teams across the organization on strategic projects and initiatives
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA required
8+ years in public accounting/industry
5+ years in supervisory roles
Proficiency in ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred), OneStream, Sage Fixed Asset, LeaseQuery
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and consolidated reporting
Familiarity with international accounting standards
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
High integrity, attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and collaborative mindset
Preferred
MBA preferred
ReportsNow DAS a plus
Benefits
401(k) with 6% match (Fully Vested at 2 Years)
Annual Merit increase opportunity
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
11 Corporate Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Pre-Tax Transit
Fitness & Gym Reimbursement
Employer Contribution - Health, Dental, Vision
Company
Oil-Dri Corporation of America
At Oil-Dri, we continue to lead the market in the manufacturing of high-quality, sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Jaffee
CEO
Recent News
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