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Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

FEUERMemphis, TN, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Feuer powertrain North America :

We are the US subsidiary of a German-based leading producer of crankshafts, "the heart of every engine."

In Europe, we produce 2 out of every 3 crankshafts for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VW, Audi, Renault, Jaguar, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and many more.

In North America, we produce crankshafts for GM, Ford, Mercury, Harley-Davidson, and many more.

We are now expanding our plant to a new 2nd line.

We are hiring immediately.

Pay, Benefits, Working Conditions, Training, Advancement :

Pay - We pay industry leading wages based on experience.

Benefits - We pay 85% of our employees' health, dental and vision insurances and 100% of life insurance and short-term disability. We have a 401k with a 5% match. We provide 5 weeks of Personal Time Off (PTO).

Working Conditions : Clean, air-conditioned, heated, state-of-the-art automated manufacturing environment. A great working environment and place to work.

Advancement : We prefer to train and promote from within the company.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY :

The Staff Accountant will assist the VP of Commercial and is responsible for plant-level accounting functions, including, but not limited to : general accounting, payables & receivables, cost accounting, financial reporting, spend analysis, material & labor variance analysis, forecasting, and fixed asset accounting. Will also liaison with global financial staff in Germany, as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Ensure compliance with all accounting and financial policies, practices, procedures, and initiatives at the Plant level.
  • Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, and analyze inventory evaluation.
  • Assist with invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable / collections.
  • Process all A / P invoices, expense reports, purchase requisitions, internal check requests, etc.
  • Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis.
  • Work with the Logistics, Purchasing, and Tool departments to ensure accuracy of physical inventory and G / R.
  • Perform audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.
  • Reconcile all inter-company accounts monthly.
  • Assist with all internal & external audit activity including planning, preparation, and data gathering.
  • Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with corporate financial management.
  • Reconcile all cash holding accounts across all currencies and countries daily. Assure proper allocation balance of currencies to satisfy business needs.
  • Responsible for all fixed asset accounting transactions, including internal review, tagging, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelors in Accounting or Business Administration is required.
  • 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • A working knowledge of dual-currency accounting.
  • High level of proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience in invoicing and / or accounts receivable.
  • Strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills including root cause analysis.
  • Prior experience in cash management (collections, account reconciliations, payment processing)
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Previous experience working with or for a German company
  • Strong understanding of German GAAP (HGB) accounting principles
  • Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role
  • CPA certification preferred but not mandatory
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