What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Accountant position at American Rheinmetall?
American Rheinmetall provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. American Rheinmetall provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square
feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000 square feet. The Plymouth MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. American Rheinmetall’s St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at American Rheinmetall Defense, Inc. – Next-gen solutions for U.S. Forces | Rheinmetall
Title: Corporate Accountant Reports To: Corporate Accounting Manager
Department: Finance FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary:
To aid in the processing of all cash functions and accounts payable functions as needed. Assist with month/year-end closing process as it relates to Cash, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable. Work with Finance team to improve department efficiencies. Position reports to Corporate Accounting Manager.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for processing bank transactions and completing a cash control sheet daily.
- Responsible for processing and entering incoming cash receipts in the computer system and attaching all corresponding supporting documentation.
- Assist Corporate Accounting Manager with Cash Forecasting.
- Responsible for processing new customer set-up information.
- Reconciles general ledger Accounts Receivable monthly.
- Assist in monthly and annual closings.
- Backup Account Receivable Analyst position.
- Assist with overflow from Account Payable as needed.
- Reconciliation of Intracompany pricing/margin for manufacturing sites.
- Assist with fixed asset inventories.
- Lead month-end close for BU entity with journal entry preparation and P&L analysis.
- Completion of account reconciliations for BU entity.
- Assists with related special projects, as required.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)
- Ability to download and organize data in Excel.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn Costpoint and Plex computer software.
- Familiarity with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
- Basic knowledge of general ledger entry functions.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance
Experience:
One to three years related experience and/or training.
Background Prerequisites:
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excel – Intermediate Level
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.