Financial Analyst

Gentherm•Racine, MI

About The Position

This position supports centralized accounting activities for Performance Technologies’ North American business. It performs general ledger activities—including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations—as part of monthly and quarterly close processes, along with invoicing, cost allocations, internal control compliance, and process improvement. The role interacts with internal and external customers, including cross-functional teams, and requires effective communication and strong attention to detail.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
General knowledge of internal controls.
Understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
Ongoing desire to learn and commitment to personal development.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Disciplined self-starter with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward CPA accreditation.
Experience with SAP ERP, BlackLine reconciliation software, and OneStream consolidation systems.
Experience working in a multinational organization and/or publicly traded company.

Responsibilities

Support monthly and quarterly close processes by preparing and posting journal entries and accruals, including recurring, reversing, and intercompany entries.
Maintain month-end and quarter-end close schedules and checklists.
Prepare quarter-end supporting schedules and documentation.
Create and process customer, intercompany, and miscellaneous invoices and credit memos.
Prepare cost allocations and allocation invoices.
Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, research and resolve reconciling items, and support administration of the account reconciliation system.
Prepare select U.S. government reporting for economic surveys and foreign investments.
Review and approve routine transactions within delegated authority.
Ensure compliance with documented accounting controls (Financial Standard Practices).
Maintain standard work instructions.
Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and tools to improve efficiency, automation, reporting quality, and scalability.
Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and other cross-functional partners by providing accounting analysis and requested information.
Support internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits by preparing requested information and responding to accounting inquiries.