Finance College Co-Op

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing • Oxford Charter Township, MI

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Co-Op will support the finance team at a fast-paced automotive manufacturing facility by assisting with financial reporting, month-end close activities, operational analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in manufacturing accounting, cost analysis, financial reporting, and business operations while working alongside finance and plant leadership. The co-op will partner with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, and Corporate Finance to support accurate financial reporting and operational decision-making. This position is ideal for students seeking meaningful accounting or finance experience with increasing responsibility.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Accounting or Business full-time.
• Sophomore or Junior standing preferred.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Available to work a minimum of 25 hours per week during the academic year with a structured but flexible schedule.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Plex or Oracle ERP experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Completed introductory accounting and finance coursework.
• Interested in manufacturing, operations, and business analysis.
• Enjoys solving problems using data.
• Dependable, eager to learn, and takes initiative.
• Comfortable working in both an office environment and on the manufacturing floor.

Nice To Haves

• Plex or Oracle ERP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily manufacturing performance reports (sales, production, scrap, inventory, and key operational metrics).
• Assist with operational reporting, scrap revenue reporting, and financial analysis.
• Verify General Ledger activity agrees with supporting subledgers, including Sales and Accounts Receivable.
• Perform supplier reconciliations and investigate account variances.
• Assist with monthly close activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support financial reporting, variance analysis, and audit documentation.
• Code and submit invoices for processing and prepare monthly procurement/fuel card reconciliations.
• Assist in resolving supplier payment discrepancies.
• Perform Layered Process Audits throughout the manufacturing facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level