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Description

Race Winning Brands (RWB) is the leading manufacturer of racing and high-performance parts sold to automotive and powersports markets. RWB is the preferred source for high-end pistons, engine blocks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, connecting rods, crankshafts, clutches, transmissions, springs and other engine and driveline- related performance components. RWB markets its products through multiple prominent brands including JE Pistons, Wiseco Performance Products, K1 Technologies, Diamond Pistons, Trend Performance, Rekluse Motor Sports, MGP Connecting Rods, ProX Racing Parts, Dart Machinery, PAC Racing, Revmax, Haltech, TSI, TransGo, and TMG performance. RWB sells to a diverse and unmatched customer base of professional and sportsman racers, engine builders, enthusiasts, OEMs, automotive and powersports dealers and wholesale distributors. RWB is headquartered in Mentor, Ohio with sales offices and manufacturing operations in strategic locations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.

JOB SUMMARY: The position is also responsible for the coordination and reporting of the financial results, month end close procedures, and financial analysis on a monthly basis.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform closing processes for month-end according to BoD deadlines.
• Maintain general ledger/chart of accounts – including adding and deleting accounts; closing the accounting periods; and analyzing GL accounts and reconciling to sub-account systems.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting for board presentations as well as periodic reporting for government and tax authorities.
• Reconcile bank statements and note/take corrective action on unusual items.
• Review all payables and check for accuracy.
• Fixed asset management – initiating GL account numbers, properly capitalizing PP&E, and writing off disposals
• Provide management with useful financial information to support strategic initiatives and plans –via updating various workbooks and files on a monthly basis.
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Responsible for cash entries for manual checks, payroll disbursements, wire payments, etc. (anything that does not run through the AP module).
• Preparation of the annual operating plan.
• Assistance with annual internal audit.
  
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
• Experience:1 year of accounting experience. Manufacturing accounting experience preferred
• Computer Skills:Familiar with Microsoft office suite
• Mathematical Abilities:Understands debit/credit activity and accrual accounting.
• Communication Skills:Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Must be able to communicate with both management and non-management associates.
• Other Skills (Technical, or Other special knowledge and abilities)Ability to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously. Strong attention to detail, and team player attitude. Ability to take charge of projects and see through completion. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 Ibs.
• Long periods of time sitting at a desk (daily).
• Able to efficiently utilize computer equipment. Manual dexterity to type on computer leeboard and operate general office equipment, such as phone, fax, and copier.
• Able to drive and to travel by commercial airline.
• Ability to move throughout the facilities to interact with employees in their work environment.