Job Description:

Qualifications: Must haves:-

1. Inventory Accounting Experience (examples: month end, allowances for obsolete stock, following parts through the process)

2. Data Analytics (Inventory Analytics for material movement, Power BI is currently used on the team, knowing how to aggregate data)

3. Mid-level Accounting experience (see JFDS qualifications)

Advanced Excel required (pivot tables, macros, micros, etc.)

Nice to Haves:

SAP Strongly preferred, but could be taught if they had other ERP experience.

Experience working with suppliers/vendors would be helpful.

Day to day - This person will be responsible for daily reporting and analytics on inventory. They will be finding unique transactions and working with business partners to understand atypical activities. In other words, using data this person will be responsible for finding process errors or atypical transaction types. They will also be responsible for project work due to expansions, to ensure processes are set up properly.

Additional Information: This position is open due to company growth. This manager is seeking a subject matter experience within the 'must haves' listed above, and someone who needs little to no oversight to complete the job.

Onsite: 60% (mostly at the SOC in Greer, SC), 40% remote

Interviewing: All virtual

Accounting and Business Process Specialist

I. Position Purpose/Scope: What are the key objectives of the position?

Responsible for project coordination for accounting and compliance, assisting in the financial process review for the accounting activities and ensuring accounting practices are in compliance with IFRS and BMW AG guidelines. Reviews internal controls in processes to ensure optimal efficiency.

II. Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities: List the major duties/accountabilities to achieve the positions key objectives.

• Responsible for coordinating the department project effort including scheduling, agreement with participants and overseeing testing, documentation, user training reporting on progress and results.
• Coordinates projects as agreed by management including planning, concept development, implementation, and documentation, testing and training.
• Represents the department in cross functional projects and coordinates the project needs with affected department members.
• Ensures accounting practices and reporting comply with IFRS principles and BMW AG guidelines.
• Reviews, maintains, and monitors the segregation of duties as represented by the system monitoring tool (BizRights APPROVA). Includes negotiating changes and mitigations with departments to maintain acceptable control.
• Develops and maintains Internal Control System (ICS) documentation including evaluating the effectiveness of controls and recommending changes. Coordinates ICS activities with BMW AG.
• Coordinates internal audit responses with departments.
• Assists with coordination of financial audits.

III. Position Competencies

A) Education

BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance Required.

B) Experience

• 5 years of accounting experience
• SAP experience in FI, CO and MM modules (preferred)
• Manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Read, write and speak German (preferred)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Greer, SC 29651 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Greer, SC 29651: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person