Description

Advanced Drainage Systems

EEO Statement:

Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Manager Accounting

US-OH-Hilliard

Job ID: 2025-20124
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Finance
Advanced Drainage Systems

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

We are looking for candidates local to the Columbus area interested in working in an office environment. The position of Accounting Manager is a newly created role which will be responsible for various accounting, reporting/analysis, and SOX compliance over the inventory, freight and distribution yard areas of the business. This individual will work closely with the Ohio based cost accounting and operational accounting teams, along with working with cross functional leadership teams. This role will report directly to the Columbus Ohio based Director of Accounting Operations. 

 

Primary Responsibilities

The positionincludes the following tasks:

• Oversight and completion of monthly inventory capitalization models
• Perform/review various monthly account reconciliations, investigate unreconciled balances or variances between general ledger and various source documents
• Prepare/review monthly journal entries associated with inventory models and various other operational transactions associated with inventory functions.
• Prepare/review monthly journal entries associated with the freight and distribution yard functions.
• Assist in preparation of various internal and external reports
• Collaborate across assorted business functions (finance, accounting, sales, operations, HR, etc.) providing insights with adhoc analyses over the company's inventory functions and associated transactions.
• Support ongoing efforts focused on streamlining, improving, and automating processes
• Drive through challenges in order to effectively deliver on commitments
• Ensure SOX compliance by adhering to internal control requirements, maintaining updated documentation and providing recommendations as appropriate 

Requirements
Qualified applicants should possess the following background and characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA or CMA preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years practical work experience
• Oracle experience preferred, but not required
• Strong technical skills including knowledge of GAAP
• Attention to detail and accuracy is a must
• Ability to understand issues, demonstrate resourcefulness and pro-actively resolve problems and manage multiple projects in a timely manner
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills to research and resolve inquiries and respond in a timely manner
• Able to handle confidential information in a mature manner
• Solid organizational skills: task prioritization and effective time management
• Mid- to advanced PC skills using Outlook,Word, Excel (ability to perform pivots, V-lookups and other functions with Excel)

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EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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