Manufacturing Accountant II

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.Finance

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The accounting coordinator will record the cost of newly-acquired fixed assets (both tangible and intangible), tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation, and accounting for the disposition of fixed assets. Analyzes asset requests and CAPEX Purchase Orders (PO) to ensure proper classification as a capital asset, and completes monthly quarterly, and yearly reconciliations.

The accounting coordinator will be responsible for the ongoing analysis of standard costs, costing projects, margin analysis, and tracing costs back to underlying activities. This position must also construct and monitor those cost-effective analyses and reports to provide an appropriate level of costing information to management.

This position will work as part of a team to manage and support daily Treasury operations, including completing daily high-level banking functions, supporting debt, forecasting cash flows, and assisting with banking transactions.

The accounting coordinator will prepare accruals for expenses and assist in the analysis of key expenses by identifying KPIs (Key performance indicators). Assist with monthly closing and financial audits, assist in developing budgets and updating financial forecasts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Reconcile bank accounts
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting
• Daily balancing of bank accounts, cash management
• Assist in the daily banking requirements
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions
• Assist with costing calculations including standard cost
• Prepare Journal entries and calculate accruals
• Monthly accounts reconciliations
• Manage financial fixed asset reports to higher management for monthly meeting discussions
• Prepare Capital and Expense budgeting analysis for respective divisional and regional areas
• Reconcile General Ledger for Corporate and Capital projects and accounts
• Create and manage fixed assets for operating equipment and leases
• Research expense details of projects that do not align with the capital spending guidelines
• Generate and track fixed asset value and depreciation of operating assets
• Support internal controls (SOX) audits and process updates
• Prepare quarterly reports under IFRS
• Prepare Journal entries and accrual as necessary for revenues
• Quarterly assistance with financial audits and auditors request
• Performs other accounting duties as requested by the Accounting Sr. Manager
• Work on Business improvements objectives outlined as personal business plans
• Contributes to team effort by cross-training and helping wherever needed

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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