Automotive Accounting & Inventory Analyst

Laepple Automotive US Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LAEPPLE Automotive US Inc. in Detroit seeks an Accounting Assistant to support the Finance Manager with processing accounting transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with accounts payable and receivable functions.

The role covers month-end close activities, inventory and asset accounting, and collaboration with purchasing, production, and logistics to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in accounting or finance.
• At least 5 years of accounting/finance experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP or ERP financial software.
• Knowledge of ISO, IATF, or other automotive quality systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper approval and coding of vendor invoices.
• Match purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices (three-way matching).
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers, purchasing, and receiving departments.
• Maintain vendor records and respond to supplier inquiries.
• Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

LAEPPLE Automotive US Inc. in Detroit seeks an Accounting Assistant to support the Finance Manager with processing accounting transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with accounts payable and receivable functions.

The role covers month-end close activities, inventory and asset accounting, and collaboration with purchasing, production, and logistics to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with GAAP.