What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Accountant - Tier 1 Automotive position at International Automotive Components?
This position reports directly to the Controller and is responsible for the general and specific job duties of IAC as described below:
General Job Duties:
- To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
- To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
- Follow Company policies and display conduct expected of IAC employees as described in the Work Plant Rules and Work Safety Rules.
- Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures of IAC to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor in order that the situation can be corrected. Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur.
- To perform daily cross-functional job assignments in all areas of your assigned department per the established procedures and work guidance.
- Participate and support all lean, continuous improvement programs, initiatives and activities.
- Clean all assigned work areas after completion of the required work according to 5s standards.
- Maintain proper radio etiquette when using company radios, PA System and/or phone.
- Maintain professionalism when representing the company.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller and/or Plant Manger
Specific Job Duties:
- Fixed asset management and capital expense tracking
- Sales forecasting
- Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
- Prepare month end journal entries and documentation
- Payroll reconciliation and journal entries
- Complete Year End reports and projects
- Participate in annual budget preparation, annual audits, physical inventories and SOX processes as required
Specific Job Duties cont’:
- Work with plant operations to ensure daily sales, scrap, labor and plant spending is recorded accurately and timely.
- Cross training in other areas of Finance
- Special projects as required
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with Accounting or Finance Major
- 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
- Excellent computer and communication skills
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts and financial information
- Ability to pay attention to detail
Experience Requirements
- Excellent computer including typing and the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read, write and perform non-complex mathematical calculations
- In depth understanding of Financial reporting and procedures
- Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task and follow direction
- Experience with QAD and AS400, preferred
