Accounting Specialist 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.

Primary Function

Perform a variety of accounting duties to support the accounting operations. The incumbent will be responsible for various preparations of financial reports, preparing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, and assisting in internal audit programs.

Responsibilities

1. Gather data and assist in the preparation of various reports.
2. Analyze and reconcile any discrepancies within the general accounting functions.  Will report on utility use, expenditures, etc. and provide analysis for review.
3. Maintain Monthly Utility reporting, tracking expenditures and providing AP with invoices.
4. Analyze manufacturing variances in scrap and production order variances
5. Assist as backup for accounting analyst and provide support to Cost Accounting.
6. Assist with month end closing procedures
7. Prepare specific monthly journal entries.
8. Prepare monthly reconciliations for key accounts.
9. Assist in the coordination and implementation for internal cycle count audit program.
10. Observe all procedures and policies in accordance with GAAP, company policy, and federal/state regulat

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred or pursuing degree

Work experience with Accounting preferred

Strong attention to detail and high organization skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook

Experience with SAP is preferred

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and documents

Education

We Offer

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

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job profile, care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.