Accounting Assistant Manager

Production Accounting Group Leader

This position plans, executes and analyzes the functions of the production accounting group located in our Cincinnati Area Office. This includes process improvement, staff management and assistance in the accurate development of month-end and annual financial statements. This position is responsible for overall quality of daily production accounting transaction processing and is required to work with counterparts in related manufacturing plants to ensure accuracy. The position will provide leadership to team members and work cooperatively with members from all departments in the organization, internal affiliate companies and external organizations.

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties

1. Responsible to act as the primary point of contact for Accounting Operations – Production.
2. Managing daily operations, coordinating closing activities, assisting in financial reviews and submissions.
3. Treasury support of cash application and dispute management transactions, and document creation approvals.
4. Responsible for accurate production accounting of high-volume AP/AP processing.
5. Manage timely closure of the General Ledger (Sales, Cost of Goods Sold, AR, and AP) month-end and year-end.
6. Manage completion of operation related journal entries and account reconciliation
7. Strong data management and usage of Microsoft Power Bi for financial reporting.
8. Prepare monthly reporting package(s) to Parent Company and Maintain J-Sox documentation.
9. Support Tax preparations and filings activities.
10. Assist the preparation and completion of our annual financial and J-Sox audits and internal audits as required. Serve as the secondary point of contact for all audit-related activities.
11. Support development and training of employees and lead documentation process for operations.
12. Assist in working with the Non-Production Assistant Manager and Manager, on Company and Department KPI initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities and Duties

1. Direct the Production Accounting Group member activities, specifically the processing of high-volume multiple customer and multiple plant facilities daily transaction in the Oracle system.
2. Supervise the activities of the Production Accounting Group members on all monthly Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) open issues.
3. Direct the efforts of the Production Accounting Group by assigning and distributing work, scheduling and prioritizing work assignments, and reviewing completed work while balancing workflow and deadlines.
4. Guide and assist Production Accounting Group with work activities including by helping in the completion of work assignments, as necessary.
5. Monitor and review the performance of the Production Accounting Group, recommending changes as necessary.
6. Assist in the development, implementation and management of accounting processes and systems.
7. Assist the accounting management team in creating and maintaining the department's budget.

Other Responsibilities and Duties

1. Assist in updating management and/or executives in the production accounting group activities through meetings and/or reports, including tracking and reporting to senior management changes which impact financial statements.
2. Collect information from others internally, plant or Tier II on resolution of issues to prepare for customer/supplier required update meetings, including support in compliance with customer/supplier requirements.
3. Access and maintain Customer required websites such as GM, Ford, Honda or Toyota systems, as required.
4. Other special projects, tasks or duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The work is performed in a typical office setting. The work is mostly sedentary.
- This position requires extensive communication with others internally with the company and with external customers and suppliers verbally and written.
- Required to work additional hours to meet deadlines, as necessary.

Equipment and Supporting Services - Basic Equipment needed is Computer, Desk Phone, Business Cards and Security Badge.
- Special Equipment is access to the Oracle accounting software and systems.
- Cell Phone optional: BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) allows the use of personal smartphone or iPad tablet to be connected to company apps

Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience: Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field with a minimum of 8 years accounting experience and 3 years of management experience.

Special Skills:
- Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines effectively and professionally.
- Knowledge of Oracle includes the financial, controlling and material management module interfaces.
- Ability to organize large amounts of data, reports, presentations in an efficient and easily retrievable manner.
- Participate in a team setting made up of subordinates, peers, and managers.
- Effectively verbal and written communication with others both internally and externally.
- Knowledge of GAAP Principles, AP, AR, Payroll and Journal Entries, and accounting for Fixed Assets and Inventory.
- Ability to use MS Office products, MS Project, MS Access, Email, internet, Voicemail, and other miscellaneous electronic devices and software products.

Certificates, Licensees, Registrations:
- None Required.