Accountant, Senior

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

Position Summary:

The position is responsible for supporting the business through timely and accurate reporting and analysis.  The position will assist the Accounting Manager as well as the corporate accounting team with day-to-day responsibilities.  Additionally, the position will support the month-end, quarter end and year end close processes by creating journal entries and preparing reconciliations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Execute and provide support to the Accounting Manager and finance organization for project related and process improvement initiatives.

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes through analyzing results and creating and posting journal entries; produce account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries as needed.

• Manage the financial reporting process.

• Review account reconciliations as assigned.

• Assist with corporate audit.

• Respond to inquiries relating to areas of responsibility; interface with other departments to provide accurate and current data regarding financial transactions; interpret, apply and explain applicable policies and procedures.

• Participate in payroll processing and reporting.

• Assist in the preparation of documents required for the externally reviewed financial statements, tax returns, insurance renewals and audits.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 2 to 4 years’ experience in public accounting or 3-5 years in a related corporate accounting role.

• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or other ERP systems preferred.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and growing business.

• In-depth emotional intelligence: behavioral maturity, demonstrated trust and integrity, high ethical standards, interpersonal competence and the ability to collaborate and problem solve.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• PC Computer Proficiency: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint etc.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize.

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.

• CPA or CPA eligible preferred.

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey!

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A robust suite of complementary benefits to support associate well being

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.