Accounting Analyst

Company / Location Information

A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, offering a comprehensive line featuring the best-known brands in North America and China, the company also manufactures water purification and water softening products for residential and light commercial applications.

A.O. Smith was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company employs people to make our products in the United States, Canada, Mexico, India, China, the Netherlands, and the UK.

Why would I want to work for A. O. Smith?

• Our company was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin over 150 years ago by the Smith family and we’ve been manufacturing innovators ever since. We take pride in our company’s values and reputation for integrity, and we’re also proud of the A. O. Smith innovations that make life better for people all over the world. If you want to join a team with integrity and a mission to make life better for others, you can take the first step here.

What is great about this opportunity?

• You will be joining a stable, but growing organization committed to strong financial performance, strategic acquisitions, global expansion and the highest ethical standards of conduct.
• You will be representing a company that makes products that improve quality of life and are considered top of the line.
• You will be joining a cohesive team that believes in the goals we share and supports each other in accomplishing our shared goals.

Primary Function

The Accounting Analyst will perform a variety of activities in the preparation, examination, and interpretation of accounting and financial records, reports, and statements. The analyst will be involved with the general ledger, month end closing, and other financial analyses at the request of the Corporate Accounting Director and Senior Manager of Financial Reporting & Analysis.

This role is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule of up to two days remote days per week. New employees are eligible for the hybrid schedule after successfully completing their initial 90 days of employment and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated internal financial statements by gathering and analyzing data from the consolidation software.
• Support timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation of assigned journal entries, accruals, and maintenance of designated general ledger accounts.
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual SEC filings and related footnote disclosures.
• Complete reconciliations for World Headquarters (WHQ)–owned accounts, including balance analysis and clear explanations of reconciling items.
• Prepare monthly equity and stock-based compensation financial information, including detailed equity roll‑forward schedules.
• Analyze WHQ ledgers and deliver insightful commentary and reports to the Senior Manager of Financial Reporting & Analysis and the Director of Accounting through well‑developed spreadsheets and validated financial data.
• Prepare financial schedules and support Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, as well as interim and annual audit processes.
• Support the FP&A forecasting and planning cycles by preparing reporting, variance analysis, and other financial insights as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience (public accounting experience preferred)
• Familiarity with GAAP and corporate finance principles and procedures Ability to read and interpret documents and data.
• SAP experience preferred
• Strong communication skills both orally and written Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of non-public information and documents

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.