Advanced Accounting Specialist

Denso • Battle Creek, MI

3d

About The Position

The Advanced Accounting Specialist executes daily accounting activities and helps ensure compliance with accounting principles, company accounting policies, and regulatory requirements. The role supports period-end closing, including cash application, accounts receivable, and intercompany accounting, and works with cross-functional business partners to resolve issues and respond to inquiries while maintaining accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The specialist performs general and intercompany accounting activities, leads period-end close work for assigned general ledger areas and intercompany affiliates, and uses the company’s Order-to-Cash financial systems. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills to investigate, interpret, and reconcile information from multiple sources.
• Customer service skills and a service-oriented approach to addressing questions and issues.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles under IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to and effectively manage change.
• Kaizen mindset and ability to apply the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach.
• Understanding of current accounting operational structure, including financial close, gross profit, and J-SOX.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industries.
• Experience at a public accounting firm in assurance or a similar practice.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems; Oracle experience is a plus.
• Oracle EPM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit manual journal entries, including monitoring and recording monthly accruals.
• Ensure cash is properly applied in company financial systems according to established policies and processes.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Perform intercompany confirmations and resolve intercompany differences.
• Maintain cash tracking logs and supporting documentation.
• Perform complex analysis, including accounts receivable adjustments, accounts receivable bad debt reserve analysis, and other ad-hoc analysis.
• Lead period-end close activities for assigned general ledger areas and intercompany affiliates.
• Work within the company’s Order-to-Cash financial systems, including Oracle, JD Edwards, and DENSO-developed tools.
• Serve as a liaison with cross-functional teams and multiple locations to resolve accounting issues and inquiries while supporting strong internal controls.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with 4% company match.
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid holidays.
• Bonus program.
• FSA/HSA and dependent care programs.
• Company-provided life, disability, ADD, and business travel insurance.
• No-cost wellness and chronic condition management programs.
• Optional insurance programs, including legal, identity theft, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career development and ongoing training.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee spotlight and recognition program.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Onsite fitness center (varies by location).
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location).
• Onsite health clinic and pharmacy (vary by location).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior