Accountant

Overview This is a direct hire placement with a client company in Dublin, OH. The client is an automotive supplier. This position is located at a small corporate office. Scope of Position Responsible for assisting in the daily, weekly, & monthly accounting tasks of the company in accordance with GAAP. Performs accounts receivable and month-end close activities, variance analysis, and assists in financial reporting. Tasks of the Position - Cash application for all company locations - Issue invoices to external customers - Audit automated invoices in QAD - Prepare and analyze AR aging for all external customers for all internal companies (no collection calls required) - AR Projections for cash flow for all customers - Intercompany invoicing between all locations - Audit and analyze pricing and pricing discrepancies during cash application - Positive pay for all internal companies - Issue international wire payments - Reconcile and audit retroactive pricing for Accounts Receivable - Floor stock transactions - Accrue missing sales prices and pricing discrepancies - Accrue missing inventory prices and pricing discrepancies - Assist with daily cash flows and reports cash balances daily - Assist in bank reconciliations for all internal companies - Assist in collaborating with plant management and others to create annual budget and quarterly forecasts - Assist in maintaining cash flow forecast to predict working capital needs - Assist in month end close for all A/R functions - Prepare and enter journal entries related to pricing and accounts receivable - Payroll journal entries - Assist with analyzing the monthly cash flow forecast and predicts working capital needs - Lead, participate, and support 5S, Kaizen, Quick Hits, Six Sigma, and other related Continuous Improvement events - Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - General accounting knowledge - Time management skills - Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) - Knowledge of QAD - MRP a plus, but not required - Efficient 10-key ability - Attention to detail - Accurate data entry skills - Must be able to research account codes and validate for accuracy - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Ability to maintain an open line of communication - Ability to work in Excel to analyze and interpret data and deliver reports on request - Ability to find and resolve accounting issues - Ability to meet and exceed deadlines - Follow all company policies including ISO 9001 2008/150 14000 and QOS adherence (where applicable) - Create accounting procedures which comply with the state laws for the company and aim at reducing the cost for the company - Ability to interface with other departments as needed Job Requirements - Safety apparel (PPE) and uniform mandatory when visiting plant. - Must be able to continuously lift 30 to 75 lbs. and occasionally carry a distance of 30 to 50 feet. - Work assigned shift to up to and including Saturdays, shutdown days, and holidays as required per the customer - Support all company policies including ISO 9001:2008/150:14000 and QOS adherence (where applicable) and Company Associate Handbook and Safety Manual. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance - 0-3 years of accounting experience