Cost Accountant

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COST ACCOUNTANT
LEAR STERLING HEIGHTS

As a member of the Lear Sterling Heights team, the Cost Accountant will be responsible for financial reporting and analysis of the plant. Providing reporting and analysis to facilitate critical business decisions based on financial data. Supporting plant operations by providing actionable information on key performance indicators and trends. Communicating with and coordinating plant and division functions that promotes organizational success. The ideal candidate would be a self-starting individual who excels in a fast pace and ever-changing environment. Problem solving ability, accuracy, and follow through are important traits for success in this position.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Participate in the monthly, quarterly and year end close process to ensure adherence to the financial statements’ compliance in accordance with US GAAP and SOX
• Help ensure plant compliance with all company internal controls and drive compliance throughout the organization
• Maintain records of fixed assets and tooling programs
• Track and report all capital projects completed in the facility
• Create and verify the accuracy of month end journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support the semi-annual physical inventory to ensure accuracy of records
• Assist with adherence to purchasing procedures and supplier discrepancies
• Assist with customer billings and records
• Responsible to support various meetings, ad hoc projects and/or requests from plants, division, and corporate
• Other duties as assigned by the Controller or Plant Manager

Advantages of working at the Lear Sterling Heights plant:

• Full oversight of plant financial functions with decision making autonomy
• Direct exposure to engineering and operation functions with an experienced team
• Potential to drive plant growth with rapid expansion
• Flexible work schedule during non-month end weeks with great benefits

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-2 years of Accounting or Finance experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Proven analytical, communication and organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible and/or changeable schedule, especially during the month end close process

Bonus If You Have:

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• QAD software experience

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

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 United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.