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Oil-Dri Corporation of America

Senior Accountant

Oil-Dri Corporation of America, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Base pay range $92,226.00/yr - $119,983.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with 6% match (Fully Vested at 2 Years)

Annual Merit increase opportunity

Pre‑Tax Transit

Fitness & Gym Reimbursement

About Oil‑Dri Corporation of America Oil‑Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business‑to‑business markets. The company is family‑controlled and operates with a focus on honesty, integrity, and accountability, delivering value from sorbent minerals.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and support corporate month‑end and quarter‑end close activities in coordination with plant accounting teams.

Manage and maintain lease accounting using LeaseQuery, including performing quarterly lease analytics and reconciliations.

Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner.

Review and record monthly revenue recognition entries in JDE, ensuring compliance with ASC 606.

Collaborate cross‑functionally with other departments to analyze advertising and trade spending.

Prepare 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 internal control policies and procedures.

Prepare monthly sales and use tax filings for multiple states, including the Chicago Lease Tax, according to each jurisdiction’s deadlines.

Cross‑train to provide backup coverage for critical accounting functions within the department; assist in developing and implementing consistent accounting policies and procedures.

Participate in special accounting projects and perform ad‑hoc financial analyses as assigned.

Assist in the preparation of SEC filings (10‑K, 10‑Q, and Proxy) in Workiva, including financial statement footnotes, statement of cash flows, and related disclosures.

Monitor, track, and file unclaimed property reports with more than 10 states, ensuring compliance with each state’s regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (CPA required).

5 years progressive experience in general accounting.

Experience with SEC reporting preferred.

Detail‑oriented, organized, with good analytical and investigative skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Experience with JDE, Workiva, LeaseQuery, OneStream preferred.

Compensation

401(k) with 6% match (Fully Vested at 2 Years)

Annual Merit increase opportunity

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

11 Corporate Holidays

Pre‑Tax Transit

Fitness & Gym Reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Oil‑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 will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

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