Accountant

Lensa; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in mobility technology is seeking an Accountant in Plymouth, MI. The role involves managing general ledger functions, preparing sales tax returns, and supporting finance operations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years accounting experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Diligence and accuracy are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Handle general ledger functions for multiple companies.
• Prepare sales tax returns and perform account reconciliations.
• Support financial statement and audit requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Diligence

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

2+ years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

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AVL NA Corporate Services offers a job in the United States (US) as

Accountant

AVL is driven by a passion to examine the science, mechanics and philosophy of movement. To help create a world that is climate-neutral and one that makes safe, comfortable, green mobility a reality for everyone.

In everything we do, we are relentlessly striving towards climate-neutral mobility. Our values are the guiding force behind our daily work. They have shaped our corporate culture since the very beginning and are incorporated in all our business activities.

The AVL North America Corporate Services team in Plymouth, MI is currently searching for an Accountant. The Accountant is a detail-oriented role that handles all general ledger functions for multiple companies. In addition, this role is a support within finance regarding forecasting and controlling. Qualified candidates for this position will possess a Bachelors Degree. Candidates must have strong attention to detail and communication skills as this position will communicate across areas of the AVL company and globally. SAP experiences is beneficial to the position but not required. Microsoft suite experience is required, with strong experience in excel.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Roles:

• Accounting, Reconciliation & General
• Reconcile intra-company bank and general ledger account activity including posting entries necessary to reflect offsetting consistent with pooled cash (sweep) accounts (monthly).
• Monthly reconciliation and clearing of the credit card clearing account. Matching and clearing of expenses (Concur) and charges on the company credit card (monthly).
• Preparation of sales tax returns for various companies
• Using affiliate invoice reconciliation, identify opportunities for invoice offsetting resulting in net payment due to / from each affiliate.
• Reconciliation of the employee payable accounts. Follow up with employees that have a payable balance due to AVL.
• Basic journal entries, as assigned.
• Support financial statement and other audit requests, as assigned
• Cash Management
• Run reports from banking website and populate cash tracking file with daily activity.
• Prepare weekly cash forecast using AR and AP aging reports as well as other information to provide visibility to upcoming cash activity and resultant available funds
• Prepare payment runs inclusive of approved invoices for payment coming due.
• Other Duties, as needed
• Process accounts payable invoices and / or prepare customer invoices
  
  

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelors or associate degree OR 2+ years accounting experience required
• Ability to analyze and present information
• Diligence and accuracy required
• Flexibility - Priorities may change as company needs change
• Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Understanding of ERP systems
• SAP experience preferred, but not required
  
  

AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires. Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.

We look forward to receiving your details; please use our online application form or send your application to AVL North America, Inc. / AVL Test Systems, Inc. / AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. EOE including Veterans/Disabled. Click Here to see the EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) .

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or accesswww.avl.comas a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling (734)-446-4106.

About Avl North America

AVL North America has a staff of more than 550 people and has four technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Find out more:www.avl.com

Reimagining Motion. For a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Location:

Plymouth, MI, US

Company: AVL NA Corporate Services

Job Function: Finance

Contract Type:

Posting Date: May 16, 2025

Job ID: 38155

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Find out more:www.avl.com

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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