Accounting Supervisor

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

We are looking for a Supervisor Manufacturing Accounting that will oversee the payroll functions and analysis of the accounting department related to general accounting, fixed assets, purchase card administration and month end closing in a timely and reliable manner. The accounting supervisor will support the financial reporting process, forecasting and budgeting and review, analyze and interpret results of operations. 

Responsibilities

•         Supervise the processing of payroll data and ensure that computing, associated with net pay is done properly.
•         Assist in preparation of monthly forecast, including direct labor, fixed spending and variable spending. 
•         Responsible for Fixed Assets including capital projects, physical inventory of assets, forecasting cash flow and depreciation.
•         Assist in preparation of annual budget, including direct labor, fixed spending and variable spending. 
•         Support the financial reporting process and ensure timely and reliable reporting.
•         Work closely with the external and internal audit groups to ensure timely completion of the compliance and substantive testing as required.
•         Analyze internal controls to ensure assets are adequately safeguarded and results are accurately reported and documented according to SOX 404 requirements.
•         Complete month end closing including account reconciliations, journal entry, and reporting to divisional accounting. 
•         Review, analyze and interpret results of operations, identify financial and operation issues and make recommendations for change.
•         Backup to accounts payable and payroll.

Qualifications

•         B.S. in Accounting or Business Administration required
•         3+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment
•         2+ years of previous supervisory experience required.
•         Expertise in accounting functions to include payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting to include fixed assets, sales tax, and month end closing. 
•         High level of proficiency in PC spreadsheets and ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
•         Demonstrated proficiency in GAAP, SOX and other financial compliance standards
•         Strong analytical skills
•         Ability to clearly communicate financial information in an easy-to-understand manner.
•         Strong planning and organizational skills.

Education

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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ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description 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.