Staff Accountant

Aptiv•Warwick, RI

10d

About The Position

Staff Accountant Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us? YOUR ROLE Aptiv’s North America Connection Systems (NA CS) team seeks a highly motivated Jr. Staff Accountant in Warrick, RI. The successful candidate will be responsible for all steps in the accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll process. Duties include the timely and accurate receiving, processing, and payment of vendor invoices and maintenance of accounts payable records; and A/R account management, cash application, and internal process improvements. Compile, record, and process employee time and payroll data. In your daily job you will: Perform day-to-day financial transactions including analyzing, verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable and accounts receivable data. Ensure the accurate payment of vendor invoices via check, wire, and/or electronic filings, and attach appropriate remittance documentation. Research any discrepancies and respond to all accounts payable inquiries from vendors, management, and other members of the organization. Reconciliation of vendor statements and follow-up on all open A/P items. Perform collection activities; identify and collect revenue from delinquent customer accounts; notify customers of insufficient payments. Monitor open accounts receivable balances and aging reports. Perform month-end closing of A/P and A/R systems; reconcile accounts and prepare journal entries; and produce preliminary financials through trial balance. Reconcile monthly bank statements. Perform ad hoc reporting and provide financial and accounting information to management upon request. Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls.

Requirements

Bachelors accounting/finance or equivalent degree
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; and basic math skills.
Must be detail-oriented and thorough.
Must have the ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines; prioritize assignments, and provide follow-up as required.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Must be proficient with computers and demonstrated skills in office applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Intermediate proficiency level with Excel preferred.
Candidates for positions with Aptiv must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

SAP software experience in a manufacturing environment highly desired.
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of accounts payable and accounts receivable experience.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day financial transactions including analyzing, verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable and accounts receivable data.
Ensure the accurate payment of vendor invoices via check, wire, and/or electronic filings, and attach appropriate remittance documentation.
Research any discrepancies and respond to all accounts payable inquiries from vendors, management, and other members of the organization.
Reconciliation of vendor statements and follow-up on all open A/P items.
Perform collection activities; identify and collect revenue from delinquent customer accounts; notify customers of insufficient payments.
Monitor open accounts receivable balances and aging reports.
Perform month-end closing of A/P and A/R systems; reconcile accounts and prepare journal entries; and produce preliminary financials through trial balance.
Reconcile monthly bank statements.
Perform ad hoc reporting and provide financial and accounting information to management upon request.
Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls.