What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Accounting Analyst position at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing?
Job Posting Title
Financial Accounting Analyst
Job Description Summary
Supporting Corporate Finance month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting and financial reporting activities. Maintaining records of AAM’s financial activity in accordance with U.S. GAAP, AAM’s policies and procedures and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Assisting senior accounting staff with projects and activities.
Job Description
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.
AAM 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. AAM 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. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Financial Accounting Analyst
Job Description Summary
Supporting Corporate Finance month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting and financial reporting activities. Maintaining records of AAM’s financial activity in accordance with U.S. GAAP, AAM’s policies and procedures and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Assisting senior accounting staff with projects and activities.
Job Description
- Support month-end closing process, including preparation of journal entries, supporting schedules, account reconciliations and month-end reporting.
- Assist with completion of Sarbanes-Oxley – Section 404 testing.
- Prepare and update the AAM corporate month-end closing calendar.
- Coordinate governmental and other compliance reporting, as necessary.
- Assist in preparing support for disclosures related to sustainability reporting.
- Interface and work collaboratively with other Corporate Finance functions such as investor relations, internal audit, and treasury.
- Perform day to day financial activities such as researching general ledger activity, and analyzing actual, budget and forecast information.
- Participate in projects/activities to improve the quality and timeliness of financial processes.
- Produce and analyze accounting information and other reports for management decision-making.
- Assist in the maintenance of AAM’s accounting policies and draft new policies or updates to policies, as applicable.
- Provide support to internal auditors during SOX testing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Undergraduate or Master’s Degree in Accounting.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statements.
- Self-starter with an attention to detail and an ability to complete projects start-to-finish.
- Advanced PC proficiency, including at least intermediate skills in word processing and spreadsheet analysis.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills (i.e., for presentations, meeting facilitation, etc.).
- Desire to obtain CPA certification preferred.
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.
AAM 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. AAM 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. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.