Job Title: Accountant Type: Full-time-Permanent Location: Akron, OH-44306 Job Summary : A key aspect of the accountant's role will be to support the revitalization in capital expenditure investment across the Braking Systems Division. This role will also lead the intercompany expense reconciliation process as well as support for wage and benefits. The accountant will also play a key role in controlling the monthly account reconciliation process and ensuring internal controls associated with intercompany and accrual accounts are appropriately reviewed.
Job Responsibilities : Facilitate and manage capital expense workflow for Braking Systems; track actual and projected expenditures to budget, monitor approved capital projects to the original budget, and respond to management inquiries about capex status.
Prepare month-end journal entries for multiple companies during the month-end closing process, including ownership of intercompany close and wage/benefit expense and accrual processing.
Analyze and perform monthly account reconciliations on a timely basis for multiple accounts with an emphasis on justification of balances.
Perform variance analysis on account balances to identify and investigate significant differences; properly journalize any necessary corrections and true-ups related to balance sheet accounts.
Support a strong internal control environment by ensuring timely and accurate deliverables on account reconciliations, fixed asset audits, and intercompany alignment with Group Guidelines.
Document current processes and collaborate with other data owners to recommend actions that support efficiency, streamlining, and continuous improvement.
Maintain working relationships with areas outside of Accounting to provide accurate records and general journal entries related to the Company's activities.
Analyze financial data and/or correct accounting fluctuations to ensure proper decision-making.
Prepare spreadsheets and reports on an ad-hoc basis for management, forecasting, or audit support.
Other duties to support MBS Accounting & Finance teams as opportunities arise.
Domestic and some international travel may be required, 10-15%, primarily between Danville KY & Akron OH with trips to Queretaro MX, and Coventry UK also possible.
Job Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience, with large company manufacturing experience preferred.
Skills: Independent problem-solving skills to evaluate financial results and explain variances
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Interpersonal skills with ability to challenge the business while maintaining strong relationships both within accounting and across other functions
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal oversight
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
SAP system experience is a plus
Audit experience is a plus
Experience working for a large, multinational company and/or in manufacturing a plus
Skillful at MS Office, including strong Excel (lookups, pivot tables) and a data-basing mindset
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
