Assistant Controller

Jobot; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Livonia, MI seeks a detail-oriented accounting professional to post journal entries, reconcile ledgers, and contribute to monthly consolidated financial statements. You will support ERP rollout, train staff, and enforce US GAAP within a manufacturing environment.

The role involves analyzing variances, coordinating with auditors, and delivering accurate financial reports while collaborating with the Corporate Controller on special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and ERP systems (Epicor CMS a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with manufacturing accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Post journal entries and assist in monthly consolidated financial statements.
• Prepare account reconciliations and correct GL as needed.
• Assist in ERP implementation and train accounting staff.
• Review internal accounting policies for improvements.
• Identify and resolve accounting and customer collections issues.
• Ensure accuracy of vendor invoices and payment terms.
• Support the accounting team in error resolution.
• Analyze monthly results versus budget and explain variances.
• Coordinate with external auditors for audits and reviews.
• Prepare required financial, governmental, and tax reports.
• Handle other special projects requested by Corporate Controller.

Skills

ERP systems

US GAAP

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Epicor CMS

Job description

Job details:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Nora Banoun

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us:

Privately held manufacturer serving automotive and defense industries

Why join us:

Established, but growing with a strong repuration

Job Details

• Post journal entries and assist in the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements for the corporation and its subsidiaries
• Prepare account reconciliations to ensure general ledger accuracy and make corrections if necessary
• Actively participate in the implementation of new accounting and ERP software and train members of the accounting team
• Review internal accounting policies and identify opportunities for improvement
• Recognize and resolve accounting and customer collections issues
• Ensure accuracy of vendor invoices and appropriate payment per terms
• Assist members of the accounting department in resolving errors
• Analyze monthly operating results in comparison to budget, identify and explain variances
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure the timely completion of audits and annual review
• Responsible for all required financial, governmental, and tax reports
• Other special projects as requested by the Corporate Controller

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (experience with Epicor CMS a plus)
• Knowledgeable in US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Meticulous with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products
• Operational accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.