Financial Accounting Analyst

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Supporting Corporate Finance month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting and financial reporting activities. Maintaining records of AAM’s financial activity in accordance with U.S. GAAP, AAM’s policies and procedures and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Assisting senior accounting staff with projects and activities. Job Description: Support month-end closing process, including preparation of journal entries, supporting schedules, account reconciliations and month-end reporting. Assist with completion of Sarbanes-Oxley – Section 404 testing. Prepare and update the AAM corporate month-end closing calendar. Coordinate governmental and other compliance reporting, as necessary. Assist in preparing support for disclosures related to sustainability reporting. Interface and work collaboratively with other Corporate Finance functions such as investor relations, internal audit, and treasury. Perform day to day financial activities such as researching general ledger activity, and analyzing actual, budget and forecast information. Participate in projects/activities to improve the quality and timeliness of financial processes. Produce and analyze accounting information and other reports for management decision-making. Assist in the maintenance of AAM’s accounting policies and draft new policies or updates to policies, as applicable. Provide support to internal auditors during SOX testing. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Undergraduate or Master’s Degree in Accounting.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statements.
Self-starter with an attention to detail and an ability to complete projects start-to-finish.
Advanced PC proficiency, including at least intermediate skills in word processing and spreadsheet analysis.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills (i.e., for presentations, meeting facilitation, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Desire to obtain CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Support month-end closing process, including preparation of journal entries, supporting schedules, account reconciliations and month-end reporting.
Assist with completion of Sarbanes-Oxley – Section 404 testing.
Prepare and update the AAM corporate month-end closing calendar.
Coordinate governmental and other compliance reporting, as necessary.
Assist in preparing support for disclosures related to sustainability reporting.
Interface and work collaboratively with other Corporate Finance functions such as investor relations, internal audit, and treasury.
Perform day to day financial activities such as researching general ledger activity, and analyzing actual, budget and forecast information.
Participate in projects/activities to improve the quality and timeliness of financial processes.
Produce and analyze accounting information and other reports for management decision-making.
Assist in the maintenance of AAM’s accounting policies and draft new policies or updates to policies, as applicable.
Provide support to internal auditors during SOX testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.