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Job Title: Accountant
Location: On Site - Madison, Alabama, United States
Salary: $65,000-$75,000
Skills: Accounts Payable, ERP Systems, Microsoft Excel (advanced), General Ledger, Financial Reporting
About the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity:
Join a leading organization in the motor vehicle parts manufacturing sector that values precision and process excellence within its finance operations. This opportunity allows you to work closely with both operational and finance teams in a modern production environment, gaining exposure to comprehensive accounting cycles including cost-related processes and financial reporting. If you are seeking structured training, operational support, and opportunities for long-term career growth within a dynamic manufacturing setting, this position offers an excellent foundation for professional advancement.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices for raw materials, supplies, and services in a high-volume setting.
- Perform three-way matching between purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices.
- Coordinate with Purchasing and Receiving teams to resolve discrepancies effectively.
- Maintain accurate vendor master records and perform vendor statement reconciliations.
- Execute payment runs using ACH, checks, and wire transfer methods.
- Support cash flow, working capital management, and monitor accounts payable aging.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and company accounting policies.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
- Assist with financial and management reporting, audit processes, and process improvement initiatives.
Must-Have Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- 2–5 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong, hands-on experience with Accounts Payable processing in high-volume settings.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent for financial transactions.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to established procedures and internal controls.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Prior experience in the motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry.
- Demonstrated exposure to manufacturing cost accounting processes.
- Experience supporting month-end/year-end closings and financial reporting cycles.
- Ability to assist with internal and external audit processes and documentation requirements.
- Proactive attitude toward process improvement and willingness to learn and develop within the organization.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000