Financial Analyst Detroit metro area facility

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

Finance professional responsible for various areas of plant accounting/finance including but not limited to general ledger accounting payroll operations reporting and forecasting fixed asset accounting internal controls and month-end financial closing and reporting.

Accounting Analyst Job Responsibilities:

• Accounting Analyst will assist the Controller with plant financial activities including GL accounting and reconciliations.
• Support themonth-endclosing process including preparation of manual Journal Entriesandensuring appropriatecost allocations.
• Monitor receivables and payables activity and addressissues as necessary.
• Maintainfixedasset folders to track capital projects from CAR to CIP to Assets capital tracking reporting and analysis.
• Support inventory controls including annual physical inventory to ensure accurate inventory balances and perpetual analysis.
• Support and promote Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Support controller in preparation of monthly outlook requirements as well as annual and long-range plans.
• Maintain internal controls processes and documentation related to Sarbanes Oxley internal and external audit activities.
• Process Payroll maintain time and attendance system and reconcile payroll.
  

Accounting Analyst Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required. Knowledge of basic accounting theory and methods.
• 1-3 years related work experience. Preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work well under deadlines and pressure.
• Extensive use of MS Excel. Preferred general knowledge of MRP & SAP systems or related ERP Knowledge
• Looking for someone who is self-motivated eager to learn has a strong work ethic and is detail oriented.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a standardized systematic process.

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