Senior General Accountant - GAAP & Financial Reporting

Magna-International-6df39721; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Powertrain in Indiana is seeking a Senior Accountant to strengthen financial reporting, journaling, and month-end close processes. You will maintain general ledger integrity, reconcile accounts, support audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.

Responsibilities include posting journals, preparing financial statements, analyzing discrepancies, and ensuring internal controls are applied during month-end and year-end closings in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CPA‑preferred is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, post, and review journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper reconciliation of all accounts.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for management review.
• Analyze financial transactions and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate records.
• Monitor and enforce internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with auditors during internal and external audits, providing documentation and explanations as required.
• Prepare and submit government reports and tax filings, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Provide guidance and support to other accounting team members as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks

Job description

Magna Powertrain in Indiana is seeking a Senior Accountant to strengthen financial reporting, journaling, and month-end close processes. You will maintain general ledger integrity, reconcile accounts, support audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.

Responsibilities include posting journals, preparing financial statements, analyzing discrepancies, and ensuring internal controls are applied during month-end and year-end closings in a