Senior Accountant (Manufacturing)

Autoneum; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Swiss supplier of automotive components is seeking an accounting coordinator for their facility in Norwalk, OH. This full-time role involves assisting with accounting processes, preparing month-end journal entries, and utilizing the SAP ERP system for cost accounting. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Excel. This position requires the ability to multitask and efficiently manage time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a major in Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• SAP experience preferred for cost accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the controller with daily, weekly, and monthly accounting.
• Responsible for assisting with the Cost Accounting module of SAP.
• Prepare month-end journal entries compliant with US GAAP.
• Coordinate with Inventory Control group for physical inventory.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

MS Excel proficiency

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP ERP System

Job description

Company Overview

Autoneum is the Global Market Leader in Acoustics and Thermal Management. The Company is a leading Swiss supplier in sustainable acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles. It develops and manufactures multifunctional, lightweight components for optimum noise and heat protection. The Company is organized into four business groups by region: Business Group Europe, Business Group North America, Business Group Asia, and Business Group SAMEA (South America, Middle East and Africa). This position will be a full-time onsite position located in our manufacturing facility in Norwalk, OH.

This position will be responsible for coordinating accounting activities, including driving cost accounting processes. The position will be involved in supporting the planning, development, and coordination of the annual budgeting process, monthly financial forecasts, and month-end close process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the controller with daily, weekly, and monthly accounting, analysis and reporting responsibilities.
• Responsible for assisting with the Cost Accounting module of the SAP ERP System. This includes staging materials, maintaining material master data, and calculating standard product costs.
• Assist the controller with monthly variance analysis of the P&L.
• Preparation of month-end journal entries (i.e. accruals) to ensure accounting records are compliant to US GAAP. Provides corporate accounting all supporting documentation for journal entries prepared.
• Coordinate with PC&L group with Inventory Control including assisting with physical inventory and monitoring inventory transactions.

Education / Experience Preferred

• Bachelors Degree with a major in Accounting
• Strong knowledge of accounting
• SAP experience preferred
• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Demonstrated strong computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently