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 the month-end closing process including preparation of manual Journal Entries and ensuring appropriate cost allocations.
• Monitor receivables and payables activity and address issues as necessary.
• Maintain fixed asset folders to track capital projects from CAR to CIP to Assets Register. Maintain 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 compliance. Support internal and external audit activities.
• Process Payroll, maintain time and attendance system, and reconcile payroll.
   

Accounting Analyst Requirements:

• Bachelor’s 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.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI