Accountant – Fixed Asset Accounting

Job Description

Accountant II | Oil-Dri Corporation of America

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at Oil-Dri Corporation of America, requiring onsite presence Monday through Wednesday in Chicago, IL (Wrigley Building). Oil-Dri is a family-controlled and operated organization and a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets, dedicated to creating value from sorbent minerals. This position is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the company’s financial statements and reporting by performing a variety of essential accounting functions, including fixed asset management, daily cash reconciliation, and month-end close processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: Hybrid, Chicago, IL
• Pay: $70000–$90000 yearly
• Mission: Owns the integrity of financial statements and reporting through accurate accounting functions, including fixed assets and cash management.
• Tech Stack: Sage FAS, JDE, OneStream (preferred), Microsoft Office suite, MS Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage: Fixed asset controls and procedures, including recording acquisitions and dispositions, calculating depreciation, and reconciling balances between Sage FAS and JDE.
• Administer: The Capital Expenditure Request (CER) process, which involves logging requests, tracking approvals, setting up and closing projects, and reporting on project status.
• Perform: Daily cash reconciliations, resolving any reconciling items promptly, and overseeing petty cash activities to ensure accurate recordkeeping and control.
• Prepare: Month-end journal entries, general ledger account analyses, account and bank reconciliations, and supporting schedules for SEC filings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist: With year-end audit work, including the preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor requests and questions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting with strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience with Fixed Assets, Month End Close, and Account Reconciliations; CPA required.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite with intermediate MS Excel skills; strong organizational and analytical abilities with attention to detail; good verbal and written communication skills.
• Bonus: Familiarity with OneStream, JDE, or similar ERP environment; a desire to learn and motivation to excel.