Divisional Finance - Senior Accountant

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.

Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

Overview: The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring SMP has accurate financial records & in supporting finance transformation initiatives. They will be responsible for preparing and recording accounting entries, reconciling account balances and a key contributor for process improvement initiatives.

Primary Activities for the Role:

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries (such as cash, benefits, foreign trial balances, segment reporting, US GAAP adjustments) with appropriate documentation
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations (cash, AR/AP, payroll-related accounts, US GAAP/elimination-related accounts and others as deemed necessary) and proactively resolve variances
• Monitor the automated cash entry process. Coordinate future enhancements with manager & IT
• Own assigned close calendar tasks and deliverables; ensure compliance with close timelines and reporting requirements
• Prepare & maintain accounting schedules (e.g. fixed asset and tax rollforwards for certain foreign entities)
• Performs ad hoc analyses and additional responsibilities as needed
• Support manager in finance transformation initiatives (e.g. shortening of close)
• Develop strong relationships with FP&A, AP/AR, Payroll, and Operations to partner on streamlining cross-functional handoffs and ensuring data quality
• Support current & future system implementations (e.g. Oracle Planning, task checklist, reconciliation tool).
• Participate as a Sarbanes-Oxley 404 (“SOX”) tester in the Company’s internal control compliance effort

Experience & Skills for the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance,
• 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience; Big 4 experience & CPA preferred
• Ability to exercise proper judgment, high attention to detail, team player/collaborative, strong business acumen, self-starter & independent thinking
• Strong understanding of US GAAP; multi-national public company experience preferred
• Continuous improvement mindset: Comfortable navigating change and actively contributes to refining and improving processes as the organization scales
• Proficient usage of Microsoft 365 apps (Excel, Sharepoint, Copilot, Power BI, Power Query, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Oracle FCCS / Planning, or other similar automation tools preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.