Senior Accountant

Accountant Senior

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.  We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate monthly financial records for domestic and foreign units applying generally accepted accounting principles. The position is responsible for the monthly close process, communicating with all finance personnel to ensure deadlines are met. The Senior Accountant compiles, analyzes, summarizes, classifies, calculates, and records accounting data for the General Ledger. The position also reconciles assigned general ledger account balances ensuring balances are proper, develops and maintains good relationships with Sales and Marketing, Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain providing financial support as needed, and supports budgeting process as needed. The Senior Accountant is responsible for year-end close, audit schedules and footnote material for annual report and researches accounting issues to ensure Zurn Elkay is in compliance with GAAP.

• Accurate and timely monthly financial statements. Participate in monthly close process and year end audit, insuring accurate financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP on a timely basis.
• Accurate and timely account analysis and reconciliation of assigned accounts
• Recommends improvements and desirable modification in procedures and methods
• Coordinates and maintains the Financial System setups and structures
• Special projects and analysis, as required
• Responsible for maintaining and reconciling various balance sheet accounts. Can explain significant fluctuations to management or audit personnel.
• Quarterly E & O accruals.
• Responsible for month-end expenses accrual, Income tax provision, Sales tax allocation, HST filing and payment
• CRA audit queries and resolution.
• Performs functions of other accountant(s), as required
• Support forecasting and budgeting for Canada region.
• Support other BU’s in Canada region for any requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• MBA, CPA, CMA preferred
• 3+ years of experience in general accounting required, manufacturing and corporate accounting preferred
• Experience with ERP Accounting Systems and Consolidation tools

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND BEHAVIORS

• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret data, recommend action and prepare statements and reports applying generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to design, modify and maintain reports for analysis and review
• Ability to perform routine and detailed work and establish self-checking routines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on a variety of assignments with varying degrees of difficulty. Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required.
• Good written and verbal communication and analytical skills
• Team player, detail oriented, and professional
• Strong work ethic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
• High degree of making commitment to meeting schedules and deadlines
• Highly disciplined in assuming ownership and accountability

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Competitive vacation policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• DCPP with eligible matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

**THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.**

Zurn Elkay is an equal opportunity employer who provides an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.