Specialist, General Accounting & Internal Control

Overview

Accomplish day-to-day tactical objectives in support of company and department goals. Demonstrates adherence to company policies and procedures in support of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM) initiatives. Embraces and promotes company core values to establish and maintain a culture committed to ethical practices, legal compliance, and a union-free environment. Takes initiative to participate in training and developing opportunities to prepare for current and future challenges.

Responsibilities

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• To plan, organize and carry out the internal controls functions including prep of audit procedures.
• Reports risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies to CFO, manager, and auditors.
• Conduct risk assessment of all departments with regards to monthly closing.
• Manages monthly open item management (GR/IR), LT status Inventory.
• Enter invoices and budgets in SAP.
• Assist in creating departmental budgets and monitoring each department’s budget status.
• Preparation of various reports related to expense and accounts payable.
• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Demonstrate a solid grasp of business concepts.
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy and use data to identify problems.
• Plan, or and prioritize multiple tasks within a defined time period.
• Other task as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No

Qualifications

(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Advanced computer skills: MS Office, Accounting software and databases.
• Knowledge of applicable bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• SAP experience preferred but not mandatory.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Working knowledge of Accounting and Finance field.
• Experience in the automotive field.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• CPA preferred but not mandatory.

Working Conditions: 

• Office Setting
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Overtime as needed.