Plant Finance Controller Analyst I

Lear Corporation•Wentzville, MO

About The Position

The Plant Financial Analyst – Accounts Payable supports plant accounting and financial reporting. The role tracks and analyzes supplier purchase orders and invoices, processes invoices and credit/debit memos, responds to supplier payment inquiries, and resolves invoicing and payment issues. It also supports month-end close by monitoring ledger transactions, confirming intercompany A/P and A/R balances, preparing journal entries, and completing account reconciliations and analyses. The analyst researches accounting issues, ensures compliance with quarterly SOX audit requirements, and provides recommendations to the Assistant Controller on improving accounting controls and financial 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 applied to financial reporting.
Knowledge of SOX requirements sufficient to ensure compliance.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial and accounting records to make reporting decisions.
Ability to prepare accurate and complete financial reports.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

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 is 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 related 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 improvements to accounting controls and other financial and administrative practices and procedures to the Assistant Controller.