Plant Financial Analyst I

LEAR CORPORATION; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation, based in Northern Kentucky, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support accounts payable, payroll and fixed asset maintenance, analysis and reporting. You will provide reporting and analysis to facilitate critical business decisions based on financial data and support plant operations by delivering actionable information on KPIs and trends.

The role requires a Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance and experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll hours are approved and reconciles with the payroll system
• Record payroll journal entries throughout the month and month-end (i.e. taxes, vacation accrual)
• Record account payable accruals and reconciliation during month end closing entries
• Reconcile account payable subledger to general ledger. Identify root cause and resolve differences
• Record journal entries and reconcile supplier chargeback reserves during month end close
• Work with Quality and Material Departments to ensure that supplier quality chargebacks are timely processed
• Process supplier debit/credit memos and monitor for closure

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

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We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Job Description

As part of the Finance team, the Financial Analyst is responsible for accounts payable, payroll and fixed asset maintenance, analysis and reporting in the organization.They will provide reporting and analysis to facilitate critical business decisions based on financial data and support the plant operations through analysis of and by providing actionable information on key performance indicators and trends.

Responsibilities

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensure payroll hours are approved and reconciles with the payroll system
• Record payroll journal entries throughout the month and month-end (i.e. taxes, vacation accrual)
• Record account payable accruals and reconciliation during month end closing entries
• Reconcile account payable subledger to general ledger. Identify root cause and resolve differences
• Record journal entries and reconcile supplier chargeback reserves during month end close
• Work with Quality and Material Departments to ensure that supplier quality chargebacks are timely processed
• Process supplier debit/credit memos and monitor for closure

Education Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution

Experience Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located.