General Accountant

Job Posting Title

General Accountant

Job Description Summary

The General Accountant is responsible for supporting regional accounting and accounts receivable activities, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, credit and collections, cash forecasting, and financial reporting. They ensure accurate financial records, support month-end processes, maintain key customer and master data, and collaborate with finance teams to provide timely financial information and support business objectives.

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Job Description:

• Take leading role in Regional team completion of monthly/quarterly SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements; documentation, testing, data upload, audit responses.
• Accounts Receivable Credit and Collections for multiple US sites and other significant customer accounts
• Prepare monthly cash forecast for incoming customer cash receipts, updating weekly
• Prepare monthly regional bad debt provision calculation
• Manage Customer database for Robotic Process Automation customer statement process
• Support AR Cash Application process as primary back-up
• Support ERP Supplier/Customer master management process as primary back-up
• Maintain work instructions/procedures for changes as needed
• Assist corporate accounting function with monthly account reconciliations and standard journal entries
• Assist with annual budget process and other department projects as required
• Work as member of finance team to supply financial information and reports as required
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred. Candidates with relevant accounting, shared services, or SOX compliance experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 3 years in financial accounting role or equivalent.
• Experience working within the guidelines of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (internal controls environment).
• Collections experience from OEM’s and tier customers.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office- proficient in Excel.
• Knowledge of Infor ERPLN Preferred.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.