Senior Accountant

Angstrom NA LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Angstrom Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Accountant for the Taylor, Michigan plant. This role focuses on managing the financial accounting of the Taylor facility, analyzing costs, and supporting profitability improvements.

The Senior Accountant reports to Corporate Finance and to the Plant Manager. Responsibilities include month-end close, GL control, fixed assets, variance analysis, and financial/operational insights to drive decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• 4-7 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Accounting at a Plant.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• ERP System experience, especially SAP, or similar.
• Good judgment, problem identification, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Manage all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and prepare financial statements.
• Maintain General Ledger accuracy and GAAP compliance with reconciliations.
• Oversee Fixed Assets accounting including depreciation, CAPEX tracking, and disposals.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and explain deviations from plan.
• Conduct in-depth financial and operational analysis to uncover cost-saving opportunities.
• Track AR, AP, and payroll GLs to meet financial objectives.
• Prepare financial forecasts and projections; assist ERP improvements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good judgment

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Angstrom Group of Companies is a leading Tier 1, full-service supplier providing high-quality solutions to automotive and industrial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Angstrom offers a diversified product portfolio with vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities. Angstrom has 30+ manufacturing locations across North America, South America, and Europe. Core manufacturing units process Metals (Casting, Stamping, Forging, Welding, Machining, and Assembly), Resin (Injection Molding, Foam, and Fiber), and Electrical components (Wire Harnesses, Lighting, and assembly modules). We are looking to hire a Senior Accountant at Angstrom USA LLC for our Taylor plant in Michigan, USA.

Job Overview

This position is with our Metal division. The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the financial accounting of the Taylor, Michigan, Plant and provides financial support to other group location(s). This role is responsible for planning, collecting, and analyzing financial data to determine the cost of business activities and improve operational efficiency. The Senior Accountant analyzes actual manufacturing costs, prepares periodic reports comparing standard and actual production costs, and provides management with detailed financial insights. These tasks highlight and compare key factors that influence product pricing, cost control, and overall profitability. The position reports to Corporate Finance and administratively to the Plant Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including the preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain control of the General Ledger to assure accuracy of transactions and compliance with GAAP requirements. This includes preparing general ledger entries, performing monthly analysis of all balance sheet accounts, and completing all required account reconciliations (e.g., inventory, standard cost, and cost variance).
• Fixed Assets Accounting, including changes, depreciation schedules, and processing all additions (tracking the spend and related CAPEX) and disposal requests.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis (e.g., cost, scrap, labor, overhead) and provide clear explanations of significant deviations from plan.
• Complete in-depth financial and operational analysis of key indicators (e.g., part weights, cycle rates, scrap rates) to uncover opportunities for improvement and support better decision-making.
• Track Accounts Receivable (incl. Tariff recoveries), Accounts Payable, and Payroll GLs accurately such that the company's financial objectives are met.
• Responsible for the preparation of financial forecasts and projections
• Assist or test ERP improvements.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary or assigned by Management and Corporate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance
• 4-7 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Accounting at a Plant
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• ERP System experience, especially SAP, or similar
• Good judgment, problem identification, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.

Working conditions and environment

Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws, polices, and rules. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes when in the plant

Office Environment - PC, Microsoft Office products (Excel, MS Teams), calculator, copier

Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance as determined by the company. Must be regularly available to work at least 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. Must be available and willing to work such overtime as is necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

Angstrom USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at Angstrom USA LLC is governed by merit, qualifications, and professional competence. Angstrom NA LLC does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, national origin/ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other basis protected by law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.