Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

Position Summary:

As the Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial health and performance of the business. You will lead core accounting activities, including month-end reporting, financial analysis, standard costing, and Accounts Payable, while partnering with site leadership to provide insights that drive informed business decisions. This hands-on role also offers the opportunity to support process improvements and provide guidance to one direct report.

Position Responsibilities:

• Participate in the month-end close and reporting process, including required analysis.
• Prepare and review balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations.
• Manage Fixed Asset accounting.
• Handle Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing and payment preparation.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly.
• Perform purchase price variance calculations and standard cost updates.
• Provide financial analysis, including margin and cost analysis, to support business decisions.
• Analyze production performance, expenses, and unfavorable variances, and support site management with recommendations.
• Identify cost trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Become a key user of Vizion database reporting.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to one direct report.
• Contribute to process improvements and other Finance initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong experience with ERP systems required; experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Manufacturing accounting experience considered an asset.
• Previous supervisory or mentoring experience preferred.

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• CPA designation preferred.

Physical Activities and Other Working Conditions:

Associates working at Corporate sites are required to work in-person according to the Hybrid & Remote Workplace Policy. This role is primarily sedentary and involves prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer. Regular use of hands for typing and operating office equipment is required, along with visual focus on screens and documents. Work is performed in a climate-controlled office or remote environment with moderate noise levels. Travel not required.