Plant Accountant jobs in Michigan

Advanced Vehicle Assemblies (AVA) is headquartered in Rochester Hills, MI with plants in Roseville and Milan, MI and Monterrey, MX.

The Plant Accountant is responsible for (1) the timeliness, accuracy, and propriety of financial information; (2) the improvement of processes and procedures and the organization of responsibilities to eliminate waste and maximize value-added in the department; and (3) the development of analyses and initiatives to support Operations and advance financial objectives.

The position is based in Roseville, MI but may require occasional travel to Milan or Rochester Hills as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Prepares accurate and timely monthly financial statements, and other analyses for management’s use in developing corporate strategy and judging corporate performance.

· Producing monthly forecasts in conjunction with Plant Management team.

· Analyze month to date data to create weekly flash updates for Management on the direction of the current month’s results in relation to budget and forecast.

· Analyzes and improves accounting processes and procedures for time and cost effectiveness, for elimination of waste and non-value steps, and for a better product.

· Develops and understanding of operational issues and challenges to maximize the departments support of Operations efforts and corporate initiatives.

· Assist in physical inventory counts and variance analysis.

· Assist with bank, public accounting, and governmental auditors and for collateral reporting required by the bank.

· Review plant purchase orders and AP transactions to ensure they follow company guidelines and for reasonableness.

· Other duties as requested.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); ability to analyze and improve processes; ability to manage change; able to prioritize and make effective cost/benefit decisions; high moral integrity.
• Highly organized and disciplined; analytical; self-starter; and aggressive toward work and self-improvement.
• Deadline focused individual who is willing to achieve deadlines, especially at certain times of the year. The position may require early and/or late hours, weekend and/or work at home.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a reputable university
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting – preferably in an automotive and manufacturing setting.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

· Superior communication skills and can present ideas in a clear, concise manner.

· A highly motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people collaboratively, enthusiastically, and effectively produce results.

· A detailed and thorough learner who is eager to make an impact.

· Unquestioned integrity and values that the organization can trust without reservation.

· Consensus builder with strong persuasion skills.

· Exhibits passion for the mission of the company and the needs of our clients.

Advanced Vehicle Assemblies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.