Operations Accountant

Fortune Brands • Deerfield, IL

10d • $60,000 - $99,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Operations Accounting, the Operations Accountant supports month-end close, cost accounting, and inventory accounting activities. This role prepares journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, assists with standard cost updates and purchase price variance analysis, and helps ensure effective internal controls and accurate, GAAP-compliant reporting.
Position location:
Deerfield, IL – position is Hybrid

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• 2–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related field required. 5+ years of experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Cost Accounting experience preferred; experience in manufacturing or operations accounting.
• CPA certification or CPA eligible; public accounting experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software, specifically Excel; experience with large ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries (JEs) with complete supporting documentation; perform balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve unreconciled differences.
• Support cost accounting activities, including standard cost rollups, excess and obsolescence reserve calculations, and purchase price variance (PPV) and inflation reporting.
• Reconcile inventory general ledger balances to system perpetual records and investigate differences.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and compare standard costs to actual production results; share actionable insights with leadership.
• Participate in month-end close for operations-related accounts (inventory, cost of goods sold, manufacturing variances) in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Assist with SOX controls for operations accounting as a control owner and preparer; maintain appropriate documentation and evidence.
• Complete ad hoc analyses, special projects, and reporting requests from management.

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more.
• We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees