Accounting Manager I - J0050490

Astemo Ltd.; Blanchester (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Ohio to oversee financial transaction compliance, account reconciliations, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

The role involves cost accounting support, budgeting, and accounts payable/receivable functions, with team leaders guiding staff and ensuring policy adherence in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum in a similar function within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP; familiarity with IFRS is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly and year-end closings, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Support cost accounting and related reporting activities.
• Monitor budgets with department managers and analyze variances.
• Participate in inventories and assist with annual expense budgeting.
• Prepare accounting documentation and train staff on procedures.
• Support audits and reporting with accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and ensure accuracy.
• Communicate with management and staff professionally and clearly.
• Ensure safety procedures and company policies are followed.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities, delegating when needed.
• Prepare accruals and review reconciliations.
• Track and report plan vs actuals for business plans.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Education

4-year degree in accounting

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Description

Job Summary

This position oversees financial transaction compliance, account reconciliation, and reporting for internal management and external stakeholders. Responsibilities may include cost accounting, budgeting, and accounts payable/receivable functions. Team leaders supervise staff, set objectives, address routine challenges, and ensure policies and procedures are followed.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings, account reconciliations, and analysis.
• Support cost accounting functions and related reporting activities.
• Collaborate with department managers to monitor budgets, perform gap analyzes, and track variances.
• Participate in quarterly physical inventories and support annual expense budget creation.
• Prepare and maintain accounting forms, documentation, and work instructions to support training and standard procedures.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements to increase efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
• Ensure due diligence and accuracy in all financial reporting.
• Communicate effectively with management and team members in a cooperative and professional manner.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies, including proper use of PPE and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively, delegating when appropriate.
• Prepare accruals and review reconciliations.
• Track and report business plans plan vs. actuals.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an associate must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Education And/or Experience

• 3-5 years minimum in a similar function within a manufacturing environment, automotive manufacturing experience preferred
• 4-year degree in accounting

Background/Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel, Word
• ERP System experience and abilities
• Use of office equipment i.e.. fax, copier, calculator
• Ability to work with others in an open office, team environment
• Ability to multi-task / work a fast-paced office
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates high level of integrity, business ethics, and confidentiality
• Ability to build friendly work relationships, develop cross department teams and mentor junior staff
• Familiar with accounting concepts, practices, and procedures – Strong in GAAP, familiar with IFRS
• Annual Operating budget
• Budget vs Actual reporting
• Regional Financial template – sales analysis, GAAP analysis
• Headquarters monthly/quarterly reporting