
Plant Accounting Analyst I
Job Description
- Auburn Hills, MI, US, 48326
- Country/Region: United States
- Job Function: Finance
- Requisition ID: 49779
- Employment Type: Salary
- Lear For You
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Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
Job Description
- ACCOUNTING ANALYST
- AUBURN HILLS, MI - ORION PLANT
- As a member of the Plant Accounting Team, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for weekly payroll processing, reconciling general ledger accounts, month-end close, analysis and reporting in the organization.
- The Role:
Your work will include, but not be limited to
Process weekly hourly payroll and complete weekly payroll Journal Entry & Payroll Packet.
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)
Process weekly Labor Analysis.
Key part of the month-end close process. Responsible for several journal entries and account reconciliations.
Assist with quarterly SOX requirements and data collection.
Prepare fixed assets to go into service.
Complete the weekly shipping audit.
Create and Issue Debit/Credit Memos and Manual invoices as needed.
Participate in monthly BOM audits.
Participate in annual Physical Inventories.
Review and observe cycle count process.
Process manual payroll check requests.
Ad hoc assignments and reports as needed.
Advantages of working at Lear in the Plant Accounting group:
Exposure to a fast-paced environment that allows team members to use judgment and skill to complete task in a timely manner while collaborating with fellow team members.
Qualifications
- Your Qualifications:
- BS or BBA in Accounting or related field
- 0-3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Advanced computer skills (Adobe PDF, Microsoft Excel)
- Proven written and oral communication
- Bonus If You Have:
- Experienced with Hyperion HFM, Hyperion Enterprise, Hyperion Retrieve or Equivalent.
- Prior Automotive experience preferred
- Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and reporting requirements.
- * Experience with AS400
- 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. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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