Accounting Coordinator

As the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers.

We are actively seeking an Accounting Coordinator to join our Accounting team on 1st shift (core schedule, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm)

Position Description

Note The following is not intended to be all-inclusive. Business conditions change and develop, as well as the individual develops requiring flexibility, straight forward communication, and forward thinking to prepare and adapt to change. The individual is expected to grow within these guidelines focusing on excellence within the role. You work in a friendly and courteous manner providing an accurate flow of communication. (both internal and external).

This will prepare the individual for potential future positions as the business needs require and the individual demonstrates their contribution and potential.

Your position is responsible for providing professional and dependable service and to develop our Teams capability to deliver JICs key objectives to all our customers and suppliers. You will have a complete understanding of all customer/supplier requirements.

Your understanding of JICs Management Policy To become the best supplier through our philosophy and guiding principles Safety, Morale, Quality, Cost & Delivery is imperative.

This role will be measured against specific targets as noted in the departmental business plan.

SUMMARY: RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSISTING WITH TAX ACCOUNTING, PARENT COMPANY REPORTING, MONTHLY CLOSING PROCESS, FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTING, GOVERNMENT REPORTING AND OTHER ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES BY PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING DUTIES PERSONALLY OR THROUGH DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATORS AND ASSOCIATES.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY

• Supports corporate Safety Program by encouraging Associates to practice safe work practices.

• Ensures that department Associates are following safety policies and are working safely.

QUALITY

• Responsible for the accuracy of information appearing in financial statements and for presentation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of (GAAP).

• Assists with the development of TQM fundamentals into daily management practices throughout the Accounting Department.

COST

• Assists with the development and management of Accounting Department budget and costs.

• Monitors accounting and production reports to alert management for opportunities to decrease costs and improve financial results.

DELIVERY

• Assist in AR entries into accounting system

• AP entries for transportation vendors

• Spreadsheets for banking, scrap, and parts rejections

• Monthly journal entries for accruals

• Assist with audits

MANAGEMENT

• Assists with working with Accounting Staff on monthly journal entries

• Assists with supporting documents required monthly. Like the intercompany verification of AP & AR transaction

• Direct communicate with JSC, JEC, GTAC, and ATA staff

• Assists with semi-annual and annual audit. Audits requires a great deal of collecting, supporting, Plex, and paperwork for purchases and sales activity

• Temporary back-up for AP during periods of absence or high transaction volume

• Accepts job assignments and changes in positive manner, takes responsibility for own and team's performance and job assignments

• Seeks out new assignments, proposes improved work methods and finds better ways to complete tasks

• Other duties may be assigned

PDCA

Develops PDCA fundamentals into daily management practices in Accounting Department to achieve corporate goals.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Interpersonal Skills: Possess skills to communicate with associates, management team, other department managers and senior management.

Leadership Skills: Strong communication skills to provide direction and motivation to team members. Able to motivate Associates and team members to keep processes and equipment in good condition to assure smooth running operation.

Problem-Solving Skills: Able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in identifying issues and solving problems.

Time Management: Develop task list and assure on-time implementation of tasks.

Computer Skills: Able to operate with basic Office computer software, including Word, Excel and Power Point. Assists with preparing reports and doing presentations for group discussions.

EDUCATION, MATH LANGUAGE AND/OR EXPERIENCE

B.S. degree in Accounting or related field; Extensive related experience. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent to draw and interpret mathematical data and graphs.

EXPECTATIONS OF A STRONG ASSISTANT MANAGER

• Must be passionate, highly motivated individual to assist in leading Accounting Department.
• Performs above Essential Duties & Responsibilities in satisfactory manner.
• Works on building relationships and collaborating with Accounting Department management team to ensure proper utilization of resources.
• Must be self-starter with own continuous improvement agenda.
• Must have the mental discipline, persistence and confidence to effectively function in manufacturing environment.