Account Assistant

Employbridge; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking an Accounting Assistant Manager for our fast-paced automotive manufacturing client in Kentucky. The role leads the Accounting Department, driving financial reporting, cost analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will oversee budgeting, financial reconciliations, and stakeholder communication with senior leadership, while ensuring policy compliance and a culture of accountability and teamwork. Strong Excel and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–4 years in a professional business environment.
• 2–3 years accounting or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing is preferred.
• Able to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to the Accounting Department.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employee handbook standards.
• Develop understanding of accounting processes impacting financial reporting.
• Prepare and present financial results and performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Lead annual budgeting activities and coordinate budget preparation processes.
• Support annual year-end audits and collaborate with external auditors as required.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

2–4 year post-secondary program

Business/Finance/Accounting degree or diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Accounting Assistant Manager needed for a fast paced Automotive Manufacturing Company

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to the Accounting Department.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and employee handbook standards.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, including Supervisor responsibilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular team meetings, coaching sessions, and employee development activities.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all accounting processes that impact financial reporting.
• Prepare and present financial results and performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Analyze cost drivers and identify cost reduction and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Monitor financial performance related to department profitability, program costing, and budget adherence.
• Review and validate headcount and overtime reporting, coordinating corrections with Human Resources when necessary.
• Support quarterly inventory counts and related financial reconciliations.
• Assist with customer and government reporting requirements, including diversity reporting, HST reporting, and Statistics Canada submissions.
• Lead annual budgeting activities and coordinate budget preparation processes.
• Support annual year-end audits and collaborate with external auditors as required.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting capabilities, improve efficiencies, and increase departmental productivity.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and organizational information.
• Support sustainability initiatives focused on waste reduction, energy conservation, and minimizing environmental impact.
• Ensure team compliance with all environmental regulations, company policies, and industry standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a 2-4 year post-secondary program is required.
• Degree or diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.

Experience

• 3-4 years of experience in a professional business environment.
• 2-3 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Ability to make sound decisions while managing deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and leadership levels.
• Proficiency in financial calculations including percentages, commissions, interest, proportions, and related business metrics.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts when reviewing drawings and related documentation.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• Experience preparing detailed financial reports, audits, and analytical summaries.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and resourceful approach.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Leadership opportunity within a growing manufacturing environment.
• Direct impact on financial performance and operational success.
• Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Exposure to strategic planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives.