Accountant II in Brampton, Ontario

Accountant II

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

Position Summary

As an Accountant II you will be responsible for maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements and internal/external audit information.

*Please note this is a contract role until February 2026*

Responsibilities

• Support Month-end close, year-end close, variance analysis and statement preparation.

• Prepares, reviews, and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.

• Manage contractors’ and buying group rebate accrual. Reconcile accrual to the actual liability and payment

• Manage Intercompany transactions including forex, charge backs, accrual and reconciliations.

• Responsible for month-end expenses accrual, Income tax provision, Sales tax allocation, HST filing and payment

• Responsible for maintaining and reconciling various balance sheet accounts. Can explain significant fluctuations to management or audit personnel.

• Performs complex ad hoc requests to provide relevant financial information to management for decision making purposes.

• Assist with external and internal audit requests.

• Coordinates accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions.

• Prepares periodic reports for management analyzing current trends versus forecast expectations.

• Support in cycle count program.

• Support forecasting and budgeting.

• Quarterly E & O accruals.

• All other tasks as assigned by management.

Experience and Skill Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Working towards Accounting designation preferred

• Minimum 3 years of experience in related field

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365 is preferred.

Leadership Competencies

• Self-motivated individual able to multi-task effectively and work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Organized and detail oriented.

• Ability to handle projects simultaneously.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance

• Competitive vacation policy

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Annual Bonus Eligibility

• Educational Reimbursement

• DCPP with eligible matching

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Zurn Elkay is an equal opportunity employer who provides an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?

A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.

In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.

Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.

While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.

Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.

We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.