Plant Finance Controller Analyst I

Lear Corporation•Wentzville, MO

About The Position

The Plant Financial Analyst – Accounts Payable supports plant accounting and accounts payable activities in Wentzville, Missouri. The role tracks and analyzes supplier purchase orders and invoices, including invoices for leased equipment; processes invoices and credit/debit memos; responds to supplier payment inquiries; and resolves invoicing and payment issues. It also supports month-end close by confirming intercompany A/P and A/R balances, monitoring ledger transactions, preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations and analyses. The analyst researches accounting issues, supports quarterly SOX compliance, keeps the Assistant Controller informed of close results and potential adjustments, and recommends improvements to accounting controls and administrative practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or 1–2 years of experience in an accounting-related role or field.
Moderate skill level in Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (USGAAP) as they apply to financial reporting.
Knowledge of SOX requirements as needed to ensure compliance.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial and accounting records to make reporting decisions.
Ability to prepare accurate and complete financial reports.

Responsibilities

Use Microsoft Excel to track and analyze supplier purchase orders and invoices.
Track and analyze invoices for leased equipment.
Process invoices and credit/debit memos as necessary.
Respond to supplier inquiries regarding payment status.
Resolve outstanding payment and invoicing issues in a timely manner.
Communicate with other departments to maintain accounts payable effectively.
Confirm accounts payable and accounts receivable balances with intercompany entities at month-end close.
Monitor ledger transactions to ensure all accounts payable invoicing has been posted for month-end close.
Update the Assistant Controller on month-end results and potential adjustments.
Prepare monthly general ledger journal entries for accruals, adjustments, and other items.
Complete monthly account reconciliations and analyses in a timely manner.
Research and resolve accounting issues with financial and operations departments.
Ensure compliance with quarterly SOX audit requirements.
Recommend continuous improvements to accounting controls and other financial and administrative practices and procedures.