Senior General Accountant

Magna International • Troy, MI

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About The Position

The Senior General Accountant supports the Accounting Department by ensuring accurate and timely execution of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, journal entries, and financial reporting activities. The position works with accounting teams and other divisions to reconcile intercompany accounts, prepare financial and audit materials, and support employee expense reporting and related processes. Other duties may be assigned by the Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Working knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate and build relationships across departments and organizational levels.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in a comparable accounting position.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Solomon (Microsoft Dynamics).
• Automotive industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standard monthly journal entries.
• Prepare wire transfer requests for foreign currency vendor payments and record the related journal entries.
• Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations, collaborate with divisions to resolve out-of-balance items, and ensure intercompany accounts are reconciled.
• Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
• Record corporate invoices, including Corporate IT expenses and MSA charges.
• Assist in preparing annual audit and tax packages, including the year-end CMF (Controller Model File).
• Prepare Concur reimbursement reports for Payroll, support employee onboarding in Concur, and record related expense report journal entries.
• Prepare and file annual Form 1099s.
• Prepare intercompany invoices for recurring third-party charges.
• Prepare monthly manpower reports for contract and direct employees.
• Support employee expense report inquiries and serve as a backup for expense report processing.
• Apply cash receipts and post deposits to the Accounts Receivable module.
• Review and create purchase orders through the ReQlogic system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager.

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic work environment.
• Employee support and resources for success.
• Varied responsibilities and development prospects.

What This Job Offers

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