General Accountant

Active Dynamics Group is a leader in the design, testing, and manufacturing of exhaust systems for a broad range of global customers. With more than 1000 associates worldwide - many of whom have been with our company for over 30 years-our global footprint ensures we can execute through state-of-the-art processes within North America, Europe, and South and East Asia.


As a world leader in the design and manufacturing industry, Active Dynamics Novi is seeking an eager and enthusiastic General Accountant to join our successful Novi team immediately. We are looking for a talent with solid professional skills.

Position Overview:

The General Accountant is mainly responsible for month-end-related tasks such as closing the books, preparation of journal entries, continuity schedules, variance analysis, and working on ad hoc projects.

This position will report to the Corporate Controller.

What you will be doing:

• Prepare month-end journal entries, recurring entries, and interdivisional cost allocations.
• Participate in month end / year end close activities.
• Perform Balance Sheet (BS) reconciliations including intercompany account reconciliations monthly.
• Maintain Fixed Assets (FA) Continuity Schedules monthly/backup documentation.
• Ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and audit trail of all sub-ledger transactions.
• Provide support to AP as needed.
• Perform all monthly lease accounting-related activities.
• Maintain prepaid schedule and set up recurring journal entries.
• Prepare audit files/schedules for external auditors.
• Comply with all queries related to accounting during the on-site audit.
• Support monthly and quarterly financial report analysis such as KPI and budget/actual variance.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis.
• Reconciliation of bank accounts monthly.
• Reconciliation of monthly inventory and related adjustments.
• Other Administrative duties as assigned.

What you bring along:

• University or College education in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 2-3 years of general accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment dealing with cost analysis and cost control.
• Strong ERP knowledge with previous experience (Global Shop and SQL are assets).
• Accounting designation is preferred (CPA, CMA) but not required.
• Strong cost accounting experience in cost analysis and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word is required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.

Other details:

Our team includes members with a wide diversity of cultural and technical backgrounds, ages, and experiences. We understand that your work at Active should support you no matter what your current situation, and we offer several benefits to ensure that your work is fulfilling while respecting your work-life balance:

• Competitive compensation and vacation packages based on current industry norms.
• Group health benefits
• 401K matching
• Advancement opportunities and lateral movement based on personal interest and qualification.

Contact:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To be considered, candidates must be able eligible to work in the USA. If you are interested in applying, please send us your resume demonstrating your qualifications, skills, and experience.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Active Dynamics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Active Dynamics provides accommodation support throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.