Plant Accountant

Posted:
9/3/2024, 10:33:04 AM

Location(s):
North Vernon, Indiana, United States ⋅ Indiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Posting Title

Plant Accountant

Job Description Summary

#TeamAAM is looking for a Plant Accountant to join our team in North Vernon

At AAM, we value our associates and offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses both bonus opportunities, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, and more. We firmly believe in the development of our associates and provide a wide array of training programs to foster their personal and professional growth.

Ready to Bring the Future Faster with #TeamAAM? Apply today!

Job Description

  • Looking for an organized, efficient, deadline driven accounting professional.  Work closely within department along with other departments to provide timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management.  Maintain financial records in accordance with GAAP and AAM standards. 
  • Complete, review and analyze monthly and quarterly journal entries and balance sheet and P&L reconciliations. 
  • Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual completion and reporting of sales, expenses, overtime, open purchase orders, inventories, taxes, capital projects, etc.
  •   Quarterly and Annual SOX Audits to be completed timely and accurately.  Manage fixed assets and complete required asset inventories. 
  • Complete annual physical inventory as directed by supply chain management.  Manage petty cash and Pcard reconciliation. 
  • Complete monthly intercompany balancing, including intercompany accounts payable and accounts receivable. 
  • Properly record and communicate all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable with Corporate Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams. 
  • Assist Finance Manager with completion of all actuals, forecasting and budgeting processes; along with any other duties as assigned. 
  • Create and apply automated tools for the updating, analyzing, and reporting of consolidated financial results.
  • Provides timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management. Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.
  • Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use. Performing balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
  • Creating and applying automated tools for the updating, analyzing, and reporting of consolidated financial results.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in accounting Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Experience using Plex preferred
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience leading a team preferred

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

American Axle & Manufacturing

Website: https://aam.com/

Headquarter Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1994

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Automotive ⋅ Electric Vehicle ⋅ Management Information Systems ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Product Design