What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance College Co-Op position at American Axle & Mfg., Inc.?
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Finance College Co-OpJob Description Summary
The Finance Co-Op will support the finance team at a fast-paced automotive manufacturing facility by assisting with financial reporting, month-end close activities, operational analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in manufacturing accounting, cost analysis, financial reporting, and business operations while working alongside finance and plant leadership.The co-op will partner with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, and Corporate Finance to support accurate financial reporting and operational decision-making. This position is ideal for students seeking meaningful accounting or finance experience with increasing responsibility.
Job Description:
Prepare daily manufacturing performance reports (sales, production, scrap, inventory, and key operational metrics).
Assist with operational reporting, scrap revenue reporting, and financial analysis.
Verify General Ledger activity agrees with supporting subledgers, including Sales and Accounts Receivable.
Perform supplier reconciliations and investigate account variances.
Assist with monthly close activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Support financial reporting, variance analysis, and audit documentation.
Code and submit invoices for processing and prepare monthly procurement/fuel card reconciliations.
Assist in resolving supplier payment discrepancies.
Perform Layered Process Audits throughout the manufacturing facility.
Required Skills and Education
Required Education:
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Accounting or Business full-time.
- Sophomore or Junior standing preferred.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Available to work a minimum of 25 hours per week during the academic year with a structured but flexible schedule.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
- Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Plex or Oracle ERP experience is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Completed introductory accounting and finance coursework.
- Interested in manufacturing, operations, and business analysis.
- Enjoys solving problems using data.
- Dependable, eager to learn, and takes initiative.
- Comfortable working in both an office environment and on the manufacturing floor.
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.
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.