General Accountant

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The General Accountant is responsible for supporting regional accounting and accounts receivable activities, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, credit and collections, cash forecasting, and financial reporting. They ensure accurate financial records, support month-end processes, maintain key customer and master data, and collaborate with finance teams to provide timely financial information and support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred. Candidates with relevant accounting, shared services, or SOX compliance experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 3 years in financial accounting role or equivalent.
• Experience working within the guidelines of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (internal controls environment).
• Collections experience from OEM’s and tier customers.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office- proficient in Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Infor ERPLN Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take leading role in Regional team completion of monthly/quarterly SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements; documentation, testing, data upload, audit responses.
• Accounts Receivable Credit and Collections for multiple US sites and other significant customer accounts
• Prepare monthly cash forecast for incoming customer cash receipts, updating weekly
• Prepare monthly regional bad debt provision calculation
• Manage Customer database for Robotic Process Automation customer statement process
• Support AR Cash Application process as primary back-up
• Support ERP Supplier/Customer master management process as primary back-up
• Maintain work instructions/procedures for changes as needed
• Assist corporate accounting function with monthly account reconciliations and standard journal entries
• Assist with annual budget process and other department projects as required
• Work as member of finance team to supply financial information and reports as required
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level