(Senior) Accountant

Dura Automotive Systems LLC; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dura Automotive Systems LLC is seeking an experienced accountant to support the accounting function under limited supervision. You will prepare reports and financial statements, review general ledger entries for accuracy, and apply accounting principles requiring technical expertise.

The role involves semi-complex to complex accounting activities and opportunities to recommend changes to procedures. Responsibilities include reconciliations, month-end close, asset records, year-end audit support,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with focus in Accounting.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA / Certified Accountant preferred.
• US GAAP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles and reviews general ledger, debtor’s ledger, creditors ledger, and fixed assets for accuracy and compliance.
• Performs month-end closing activities and ensures timely financial close.
• Prepares depreciation schedules and reviews fixed asset records.
• Coordinates and assists with year-end audits per policy and regulations.
• Analyzes accounting systems and suggests process improvements for efficiency.
• Maintains and reports on general ledgers and financial statements for management decision-making.
• Reviews creditor and debtor payment runs and updates master files.
• Ensures US GAAP compliance across North America entities.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting

Job description

JOB SCOPE

Under limited supervision, performs various accounting operational activities to support accounting function such as preparing reports and financial statements, reviewing general ledger entries for accuracy and compliance. Applies accounting principles requiring a high degree of technical expertise to work and recommends changes to current accounting principles and procedures. Performs various semi-complex to complex accounting activities.

Major Responsibilities

• Reconciles and reviews general ledger, debtor’s ledger, creditors ledger, fixed assets to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles and procedures.
• Performs financial closing activities by ensuring timing of close and cutoffs are accurate and prepares month-end financial.
• Checks fixed asset records and produces accounting statements that describe depreciation schedules.
• Prepares the year-end audit as required by corporate policy and government regulations.
• Analyzes and recommends changes in accounting systems and procedures to continuously improve efficiency and productivity.
• Administers and monitors the maintenance of general ledgers and financial statements and prepares report packets monthly which provide management with accurate financial information for use in the decision-making process.
• Reviews Edit/Change reports for debtors, creditors and general ledger master files.
• Reviews creditor payment runs
• Ensures US GAAP compliance in North America of multiple regional entities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree with focus in Accounting
• More than 5 years experience
• Certified Accountant
• US GAAP experience