Job Summary : This position oversees financial transaction compliance, account reconciliation, and reporting for internal management and external stakeholders. Responsibilities may include cost accounting, budgeting, and accounts payable / receivable functions. Team leaders supervise staff, set objectives, address routine challenges, and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
Job Responsibilities :
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, & year-end finance closings, account reconciliations, & analysis.
- Support cost accounting functions and related reporting activities.
- Collaborate with dept. managers to monitor budgets, as well as analyze and track variances.
- Participate in quarterly physical inventories and support annual expense budget creation.
- Prepare and maintain accounting forms, documentation, and work instructions to support training and standard procedures.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests and reporting.
- Contribute to process improvements to increase efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
- Ensure due diligence and accuracy in all financial reporting.
- Communicate effectively with management and team members in a cooperative and professional manner.
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies, including proper use of PPE and reporting unsafe conditions.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively, delegating when appropriate.
- Prepare accruals and review reconciliations.
- Track and report business plans plan vs. actuals.
Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an associate must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.
Education and / or Experience :
3-5 years minimum in a similar function within a manufacturing environment, automotive manufacturing experience preferred4-year degree in accountingBackground / Skills :
Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel, WordERP System experience and abilitiesUse of office equipment i.e.. fax, copier, calculatorAbility to multi-task / work a fast-paced officeExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication skillsDemonstrates high level of integrity, business ethics, and confidentialityAbility to build work relationships, develop cross department teams and mentor junior staffFamiliar with accounting concepts, practices, & procedures – Strong in GAAP, familiar w / IFRSAnnual Operating budgetBudget vs Actual reporting, as well as other reporting activities