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Accounting Specialist I

Lear Corporation
Wentzville, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist I position at Lear Corporation?

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.

We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

We're Lear For You.

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

WENTZVILLE, MO

The Role

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

  • Utilizing Microsoft Excel to track and analyze purchase orders and invoices for suppliers.
  • Tracking and analyzing invoices for leased equipment.
  • Processing invoices & credit/debit memos as necessary.
  • Responding to inquiries from suppliers regarding payment status.
  • Resolving outstanding payment/invoicing issues in a timely manner.
  • Communicating with other departments to effectively maintain A/P.
  • Confirming A/P & A/R balances with intercompany entities at month-end close.
  • Monitoring ledger transactions to ensure that all A/P invoicing has been posted for month-end close.
  • Updating the Assistant Controller of month-end results and potential adjustments
  • Preparing monthly journal entries to the general ledgers for accruals, adjustments, etc.
  • Ensuring monthly account reconciliations and analyses are completed in a timely manner.
  • Researching and resolving accounting issues with financial and operations departments.
  • Ensuring compliance with quarterly SOX audit requirements.
  • Providing recommendations to the Assistant Controller pertaining to the continuous improvement of accounting controls and other financial and administrative practices and procedures.

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Moderate skill level in Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, SAP, Coupa, AS400, Oracle-PeopleSoft.
  • Knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (USGAAP) as they apply to financial reporting.
  • Knowledge of SOX requirements as needed to ensure compliance.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial and accounting records as needed to make reporting decisions.
  • Ability to prepare accurate and complete financial reports.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with department heads, auditors, and supervisor.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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