Accounting Analyst

BorgWarner; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner invites applications for Accounting Analyst in the United States to support accurate financial processes and drive continuous improvement. You will work across the global organization under the Accounting Manager, contributing to close activities, journal entries, and intercompany reconciliations.

The role emphasizes analytical problem solving, collaboration, and exposure to executive leadership. CPA or CPA-candidate status is valued along with strong Excel and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting experience with a working knowledge of U.S. GAAP in either a corporate accounting function or public accounting firm
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA or candidate working towards CPA certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power Query, Power BI, or other data analytics tools preferred
• Interest or proficiency in workflow automation and AI tools
• Experience with an ERP system; SAP experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinker seeking to understand the ‘why’
• Eager to learn and adapt to new systems and processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Concur experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor KPIs for Accounts Payable and General Ledger processes, analyze performance trends, and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including account analysis, variance investigation, and timely resolution of identified issues.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc journal entries, including accruals, and other general ledger adjustments.
• Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and collaborate with trading partners to resolve out-of-balance items and ensure intercompany accounts are reconciled.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, research reconciling items, and coordinate the resolution of outstanding balances.
• Respond to audit requests and ensure activities are performed in accordance with established internal control procedures.
• Administer Accounts Payable system configuration such as expense approval limits, hierarchy tables, user changes, and approval workflows.
• Support General Ledger and Accounts Payable teams in resolving payment returns and rejections.
• Assist Accounts Payable in maintaining vendor master records, including creating new vendors profiles, establishing payment methods, and reviewing all vendor accounts to ensure accuracy and complete information.
• Review employee expense reports, monitor account delinquencies, and support administration of the corporate credit card program.
• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives, including financial reporting, system implementations, process improvements, and automation opportunities.
• Cross train with key individuals to ensure continuity during peak periods and team absences

Skills

US GAAP

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

SAP

Job description

Job Purpose

The Accounting Analyst supports accurate and timely financial processes and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate takes initiative, challenges the status quo, and develops solutions to complex problems in a team environment.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager at BorgWarner’s corporate headquarters, the Accounting Analyst will work across the global organization and gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities and business processes. The role also provides visibility to executive leadership and opportunities to strengthen accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for Accounts Payable and General Ledger processes, analyze performance trends, and recommend opportunities for improvement.

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including account analysis, variance investigation, and timely resolution of identified issues.

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc journal entries, including accruals, and other general ledger adjustments.

• Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and collaborate with trading partners to resolve out-of-balance items and ensure intercompany accounts are reconciled.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, research reconciling items, and coordinate the resolution of outstanding balances.

• Respond to audit requests and ensure activities are performed in accordance with established internal control procedures.

• Administer Accounts Payable system configuration such as expense approval limits, hierarchy tables, user changes, and approval workflows.

• Support General Ledger and Accounts Payable teams in resolving payment returns and rejections.

• Assist Accounts Payable in maintaining vendor master records, including creating new vendors profiles, establishing payment methods, and reviewing all vendor accounts to ensure accuracy and complete information.

• Review employee expense reports, monitor account delinquencies, and support administration of the corporate credit card program.

• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives, including financial reporting, system implementations, process improvements, and automation opportunities.

• Cross train with key individuals to ensure continuity during peak periods and team absences.

What We're Looking For

• 1–3 years of accounting experience with a working knowledge of U.S. GAAP in either a corporate accounting function or public accounting firm

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• CPA or candidate working towards CPA certification

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power Query, Power BI, or other data analytics tools preferred

• Interest or proficiency in workflow automation and AI tools

• Experience with an ERP system; SAP experience preferred

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Critical thinker seeking to understand the ‘why’

• Eager to learn and adapt to new systems and processes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Concur experience preferred

Salary Range

$62,000 - $85,250Internal Use Only: Salary