Plant Accounting Analyst I

Lear Corporation•Auburn Hills, MI

22d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Plant Accounting Team, the Financial Analyst is responsible for weekly payroll processing, reconciling general ledger accounts, month-end close, and analysis and reporting. The role is based at the Orion Plant in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It offers exposure to a fast-paced environment where team members use judgment and skill to complete tasks in a timely manner while collaborating with colleagues.

Requirements

BS or BBA in Accounting or a related field.
2–4 years of relevant work experience.
Advanced computer skills, including Adobe PDF and Microsoft Excel.
Proven written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably.
Experience with Hyperion HFM, Hyperion Enterprise, Hyperion Retrieve, or an equivalent system.
Prior automotive experience.
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and reporting requirements.
Experience with AS400.

Responsibilities

Process weekly hourly payroll and complete weekly payroll journal entries and payroll packets.
Ensure payroll hours are approved and reconcile with the payroll system.
Record payroll journal entries throughout the month and at month-end, including taxes and vacation accruals.
Process weekly labor analysis.
Support the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
Assist with quarterly SOX requirements and data collection.
Prepare fixed assets to go into service.
Complete the weekly shipping audit.
Create and issue debit and credit memos and manual invoices as needed.
Participate in monthly BOM audits.
Participate in annual physical inventories.
Review and observe the cycle count process.
Process manual payroll check requests.
Complete ad hoc assignments and reports as needed.