Advanced Accounting Specialist

DENSO•Battle Creek, MI

4d•$80,000 - $101,000

About The Position

The Advanced Accounting Specialist executes daily accounting activities and ensures compliance with accounting principles, company policies, and regulatory requirements. The role supports period-end close processes, including cash application, accounts receivable, and intercompany accounting, and works with cross-functional business partners to resolve issues, answer inquiries, maintain accurate financial reporting, and support strong internal controls. The posting also refers to the role as Senior Accounting Specialist in the summary. The specialist performs general and intercompany accounting, prepares journal entries and monthly accruals, applies cash, reconciles balance sheet accounts, resolves intercompany differences, maintains cash tracking documentation, and conducts complex accounts receivable and other analyses. The role leads close activities for assigned general ledger areas and intercompany affiliates and uses the company’s Order-to-Cash systems, including Oracle, JD Edwards, and DENSO-developed tools. The position requires at least five years of relevant accounting experience and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A CPA is preferred. Relevant experience in automotive or manufacturing and experience at a public accounting firm in assurance or a similar practice are also specified. The specialist should have advanced accounting knowledge, strong analytical, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt to change and apply a Kaizen/PDCA approach.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience working at a public accounting firm in an assurance or similar line of practice.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
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 written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills to investigate, interpret, and reconcile information from distinct sources.
Customer service skills and a service-oriented attitude when addressing questions or issues.
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.
Oracle experience.
Oracle EPM experience.

Responsibilities

Perform timely and accurate general accounting and intercompany accounting activities.
Prepare and submit manual journal entries, including monitoring and recording monthly accruals.
Ensure cash is properly applied in company financial systems in accordance with 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 analyses, 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.
Liaise 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 (varies by location).
Onsite health clinic and pharmacy (varies by location).