General Accountant

General Accountant

Location : Detroit, MI, US

Country / Region : United States

Job Function : Finance

Employment Type : Salary

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General Accountant Detroit, Michigan - Gratiot Plant

As a member of the Plant Finance team, the General Accountant will be responsible for analyzing financials through collecting, monitoring, and studying data in addition to recommending actions. Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger that supports the financial statements.

The Role :

Your work will include, but not be limited to :

• Perform daily invoicing and ensure data integrity including sales reconciliation to the general ledger
• Analyze customer payment vs billing discrepancies including retroactive adjustments
• Monitor cash collection and work with Shared Services / Commercial Account Manager for past due collection
• Track production volumes and analyze actual volumes relative to release schedules and plant forecasts
• Process month-end journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Assist with tracking and implementation of capital assets
• Work with outside vendors / intercompany vendors on closing open balances and issuing payments
• Respond to external and internal audits by ensuring that all accounting transactions and controls conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Responsible for various ad hoc requests / projects for Division and plant personnel

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Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.