Accountant III

Company / Location Information

A. O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

*Hybrid work schedule available after 90 days.

Primary Function

The Accountant III will perform a variety of activities in the preparation, examination, and interpretation of accounting and financial records, reports, and statements. This senior level incumbent will be involved with the complex activities related to general ledger, budget, end closing, and other financial analyses compliant with all Company and GAAP policies. This person may or may not have supervisory/lead responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specific monthly journal entries, tax returns, and account analyses.
• Analyze and reconcile any discrepancies within the general accounting functions.
• Prepare specific audit schedules and assist with annual audit as required.
• Reconcile audit findings and assist in the development of new related procedures.
• Maintain the internal audit program for fixed assets and inventory.
• Provide research assistance as required and respond to inquiries and requests from internal and external sources.
• Assist as backup for Controller and cost accounting.
• Perform more complex accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control the organization's financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements.
• Reconcile more complex accounts and check the accuracy of journal entries to ensure that the general ledger is accurate and complete.
• Check and analyze financial information and prepare more complex financial reports and accounting statements so that management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions.
• Provide technical accounting advice within area of expertise to functional or operational area managers to help them develop revenue and expense budgets, understand financial reports, and manage their financial responsibilities.
• Coach less experienced accounting staff and help them resolve problems.
• Observe all procedures and policies in accordance with GAAP, company policy, and federal/state regulations. 
• Perform other activities as needed or as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years related work experience
• Familiarity with all applicable principles, regulations, and laws including GAAP, tax laws, and payroll laws.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and data
• Strong communication skills both orally and written
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and documents.

Education

Years of Experience

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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