General Ledger Accountant

Minth-North-America; East Tawas (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Minth Tawas Manufacturing in East Tawas, MI is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join our expanding Finance team. You will coordinate monthly close, prepare journal entries, and support HQ reporting and audits.

The role requires 3-5 years in manufacturing accounting, a Bachelor’s in accounting, and strong communication to interact with the Controller and auditors. Competitive salary offered with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in an accounting role within a manufacturing facility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries for accruals and variances.
• Reconcile and analyze General Ledger accounts; prepare adjusting journal entries.
• Reconcile inventory in-transit and payable accounts; prepare adjusting journal entries.
• Review and approve staff journal entries before posting to the General Ledger.
• Review Financial Statements for accuracy.
• Prepare the HQ reporting package.
• Analyze financial reports, including budget to actuals; explain differences.
• Assist in preparing for external financial statement audit; prepare schedules and address auditor requests.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

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General Ledger Accountant

ACCOUNTING Full Time Minth Tawas Manufacturing, East Tawas, MI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2961

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Our Finance team is expanding and looking to add a General Ledger Accountant. We are looking for a dynamic and driven candidate interested in joining a fast-growing global company in the automotive sector.

General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for reviewing and coordinating the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements and related management reports. Assists the Company Controller in performing the month-end close activities, which include:

• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries for accruals and variances.
• Reconcile and analyze various General Ledger accounts. Prepare any adjusting journal entries
• Reconcile and analyze inventory in-transit and payable accounts. Prepare any adjusting journal entries
• Review and approve the journal entries of staff before posting them to the General Ledger
• Review Financial Statements for accuracy
• Prepare the HQ reporting package.
• Analyze financial reports, including budget to actuals to identify and explain differences.
• Assist the Company Controller in preparing for the external financial statement audit. This includes preparing and reviewing various schedules, financial statement support and addressing supplemental auditor requests. Ensures that deadlines are met
• Assist in preparing for sales and use tax audits. This includes preparation of various schedules, sales and use tax return support and addressing supplemental auditor requests
• Assists in implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures, budgeting and forecasting processes. Other analysis and duties as assigned

To be a qualified candidate you must meet the following:

• Completed Bachelor’s Accounting degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years experience working in an Accountant position with a manufacturing facility
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Able to work different hours and shifts as needed

Key to being successful in this role:

• Proactive in leading an accounting group.
• Maintain and follow all training requirements
• Understand and follow all quality, safety and environmental processes and procedures
• Follow all recycling programs
• Able to work different hours and shifts as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Use required safety equipment

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