Advanced Accounting Specialist

DENSO•Southfield, MI

4h•$90,000 - $113,000

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Specialist is responsible for executing daily accounting activities, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, company accounting policies, and regulatory requirements. This role plays a key part in period-end closing processes including cash application, accounts receivable, and intercompany accounting activities. The Senior Accounting Specialist also works closely with cross-functional business partners, acting as a liaison in resolving issues and answering inquiries, to maintain accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills to discuss or transmit primarily factual information to internal and external customers in the normal course of performing duties
Strong analytical skills to investigate, interpret, and reconcile information from several distinct sources in situations where conclusions or resolutions are discernible
Customer service skills to display a service-oriented attitude in addressing and responding to questions or 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 (Oracle EPM experience a plus)
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork
Demonstrated ability to adapt to and effectively manage change.
Kaizen mindset with the ability to apply the PDCA (Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act) approach.
Must also possess an understanding of current accounting operational structure (financial close, gross profit, J-SOX, etc.)
5+ years of relevant accounting experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/Accounting systems (Oracle experience is a plus)

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred
Experience working in Automotive or Manufacturing industries preferred
Experience working at a public accounting firm in an assurance or similar line of practice

Responsibilities

Perform timely and accurate general accounting and intercompany accounting activities, including but not limited to:
Prepare and submit manual journal entries, including monitoring and recording monthly accruals
Ensuring cash is properly applied in the Company’s 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
Performs complex analysis such as accounts receivable adjustments, accounts receivable bad debt reserve, and other ad-hoc analysis.
Lead period-end close activities for assigned general ledger areas and intercompany affiliates.
Proficient in working 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, Prescription Drug plans
401K 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
Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Ongoing Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
Volunteer Opportunities
Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)