Operations Accountant

Job Description

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $60,000 USD - $99,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

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.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at  and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Important Notice:
Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings

To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at  via our Smart Recruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.