Manufacturing Accounting Specialist

FINANCIAL ANALYST

POSITION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• The Financial Analyst is responsible for the compliance of the safe work practices of their department and provides support for improvement actions based on results from the Plant Safety Audit. 
• Prepares and supports the Daily, Weekly & Monthly financial reports, including, but not limited to the following:
  • Back up to processing the weekly payroll for the hourly workforce and the associated journal entries to record expenses.
  • Coordinate Accounts Payable processing with the Shared Services India Accounts Payable Team.
  • Accounts Receivable including entering Purchase Orders (expiring and updating pricing) into QAD, credit and debit memos from the customer and support recovery of past due accounts, working with the Shared Services India Accounts Payable Team.
  • Intercompany activities including Netting payables, Debit memos, In-transit & pricing.
  • Prepare manual invoices.
•  Performs all month-end close processes including journal entries to record or accrue expenses, reporting, intercompany balancing, analyzing the financial results, and completing all job-relevant Account Reconciliations to the General Ledger.
• Manages and maintains the Daily MRO checkbook to monitor monthly spend.
• Supports the Physical Inventory process by managing tag control.
• Perform audits of Bills of Materials and Routings to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.
• Manage the QAD checklist reports to detect potential issues and investigate/correct any costing issues.
• Assist in preparation of various reports to support the Daily Accountability Meeting.
• Oversee maintenance of fixed asset ledger (FAS) and balance to the General Ledger.
• Complete and/or support timely and accurate reporting of government required information.
• Assist in the completion of special projects.
• Assist in the Annual Budget process.   
• Back up to the Controller on cost activities.
• Supports all internal and external audits.
• Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with local management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance - or adequate experience required.
• Minimum of two years' experience in the manufacturing environment (preferably automotive) required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, suppliers, customers, and the general public.
• Must be able to analyze financial statements, interpret and recommend courses of action to assist management in the successful operation of the business.
• Must be willing to work in a team environment and function with little direct supervision.
• Developed Excel knowledge including basic and complex formulas and formatting.
• Ability to perform reconciliation of Intercompany accounts, and General Ledger to subledger accounts.
• Understanding of general Costing principles.

TRAVEL:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.