Staff - Accountant

Airboss•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

Supports accurate financial reporting and cost control in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for month-end accounting activities, cost and inventory analysis, fixed asset accounting, and audit support, while providing timely financial insights to management and ensuring compliance with IFRS and company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience or equivalent
Significant analytical capability
Experience working with Cost/Financial systems (QAD is a plus)
Excellent written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products
Proficiency in QAD
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be team oriented and able to work with all employees at all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Automotive experience a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare and post monthly journal entries in accordance with IFRS, including the calculation of accruals and management of prepaid expenses
Coordinate and maintain the department’s month-end close checklist to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for the annual financial audit
Maintain and, in collaboration with IT, develop systems and processes to support cost accounting requirements
Support physical inventory counts and cycle count processes, investigating and resolving variances as needed
Assist with the development of the annual operating budget and preparation of quarterly forecasts
Prepare monthly account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
Record and reconcile monthly intercompany transactions
Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
Provide management with detailed financial and cost reports to support business decision-making and cost control initiatives
Monitor tooling and prototype projects from a financial perspective, including tracking related costs and revenues
Under management direction, independently analyze financial data to assess the impact of costs on business operations
Evaluate process constraints and collaborate with management to develop and implement appropriate financial controls
Provide timely and accurate cost and financial information to management at an appropriate level of detail
Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures