Accounts Payable Analyst

Autokiniton-Global-Group-1; New Boston (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company match

14 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AUTOKINITON, our corporate office in New Boston, MI, is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage ledgers, post and reconcile invoices, and resolve payment discrepancies. You will collaborate with Sales and Purchasing, and support month-end close and internal controls in a fast-paced manufacturing finance team.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in accounting or finance and 1–3 years of AP experience, with familiarity in QAD, OnBase, and consolidation systems a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years of accounts payable or similar experience.
• Understanding of financial systems and general ledger accounting.
• Practical experience in audit procedures and processes, financial reporting, accounting, variance analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of QAD and Consolidation systems a plus (or similar integrated manufacturing systems).
• Experience with corporate banking platforms, such as CashPro (Bank of America).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts payable ledgers, aging, and related financial systems.
• Post, reconcile, and file high-volume invoices daily.
• Investigate and resolve non-matching items and past-due accounts.
• Interface with Sales, Purchasing, customers, vendors, and intercompany partners to resolve pricing and payment issues.
• Support month-end closing procedures and financial reporting.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and internal controls.

Skills

Accounts payable

Financial systems

Audit procedures

Variance analysis

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QAD

Consolidation systems

OnBase

Job description

17757 Woodland Drive, New Boston, Michigan, United States

Tracking Code

11293

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

We are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you'll get to:

• Responsible for the integrity and maintenance of accounts payable ledgers, aging, related financial systems, and company directed programs, including (but not limited to the following):
• Daily posting, reconciliation, and storage of customer/vendor and intercompany invoices at a high volume
• Investigating and resolving exceptions for non-matching items, and pursuing past due accounts
• Liaising with customer/vendors and intercompany partners to ensure all transactions are properly executed and supported, including chargebacks, retros, remittance detail, etc.
• Creating and/or applying customer/vendor and intercompany retros as needed.
• Directly interface with the Sales and/or Purchasing departments as well as Customers/Vendors and intercompany partners to resolve pricing discrepancies
• Reviewing and resolving discrepancies related to prototype and tooling pre- and non-production payable issues, auditing of corporate Purchasing Card expense report activity, including investigation, follow up and resolution of any discrepancies
• Performance of all month-end closing procedures related to the above items to ensure the integrity, completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the underlying monthly published financial statements
• Participating in the development of departmental strategic goals and related key measurables
• Collaborating in the review and modification of internal control procedures, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and business practices and processes to ensure operational integrity
• Driving system process improvements and changes (e.g., ERP implementations, upgrades, etc.)
• Leading projects and team assignments for general accounting and financial analysis activities
• Supporting the broader Treasury and Finance functions with preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Responsible for special projects as assigned
• Participating in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities
• Maintaining a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization
• Adhering to federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations, and laws. Assisting with the creation of acceptable standards in Finance.

This salary-exempt role is a part of our corporate finance team and reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.

Required experience:

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent work experience
• One (1) to three (3) years of accounts payable or similar experience
• Understanding of financial systems and general ledger accounting
• Practical experience in audit procedures and processes, financial reporting, accounting, variance analysis, and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of QAD and Consolidation systems a plus (or similar integrated manufacturing systems)
• Experience with corporate banking platforms, such as CashPro (Bank of America)

Preferred experience:

• Experience with OnBase or another scanning workflow solution a plus

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our corporate office in New Boston, MI and supports our corporate team, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Close to Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
• Willow Metro Park

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.