Accountant

Schaeffler; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. is looking for a senior accounting professional based in Fort Mill, SC to join our finance team.

The role focuses on accounting operations, including GL analysis, month-end close, and preparation of financial statements for management review. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5–10 years of multinational manufacturing experience, with strong IFRS knowledge and adherence to internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multinational manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Strong background in general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end/year‑end close processes.
• Proven experience preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements for internal management reporting.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and experience supporting group reporting packages.
• Experience preparing local statutory financial statements in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Strong understanding of accounting policies, corporate guidelines, and internal controls, with the ability to apply them locally.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze accounting data and provide meaningful support to Finance.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review the analysis/reconciliation of general ledger balance sheet accounts and perform advanced accounting activities for assigned organizational units.
• Perform the month‑end and yearly financial close for assigned organizational units, including general ledger account analysis and monthly journal entries.
• Analyze, prepare, evaluate and report financial statements for accountable management on a regular basis.
• Utilize accounting‑related corporate guidelines and procedures, propose adoptions if necessary and implement accounting‑related instructions and procedures locally.
• Prepare local financial statements and IFRS group reporting package.
• Support assigned responsible Finance/Accounting management in analyzing accounting data.
• Consult with managers on subject‑matter queries.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Month-end close

Financial statement analysis

IFRS knowledge

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field

Job description

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review the analysis/reconciliation of general ledger balance sheet accounts and perform advanced accounting activities for assigned organizational units.
• Perform the month‑end and yearly financial close for assigned organizational units, including general ledger account analysis and monthly journal entries.
• Analyze, prepare, evaluate and report financial statements for accountable management on a regular basis.
• Utilize accounting‑related corporate guidelines and procedures, propose adoptions if necessary and implement accounting‑related instructions and procedures locally.
• Prepare local financial statements and IFRS group reporting package.
• Support assigned responsible Finance/Accounting management in analyzing accounting data.
• Consult with managers on subject‑matter queries.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multinational manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Strong background in general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end/year‑end close processes.
• Proven experience preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements for internal management reporting.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and experience supporting group reporting packages.
• Experience preparing local statutory financial statements in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Strong understanding of accounting policies, corporate guidelines, and internal controls, with the ability to apply them locally.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze accounting data and provide meaningful support to Finance.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Your contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

Ilse Gonzalez

[phone]

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.