<p>ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p>• Prepare monthly sales reports in comparison to business plan for accounting colleagues and management review.</p><p>• Measure and record sales adjustments related to foreign currency transactions in comparison to budgeted standard exchange rates</p><p>• Review sales orders and exception reports for discrepancies; correct as needed</p><p>• Manually invoice parent company for miscellaneous charges as requested</p><p>• Manage fixed asset system to include analysis of additions, disposals, depreciations, acquisitions, and fixed asset form monitoring</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and analyze project budgets, preparing weekly reports</p><p>• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records and reports for accuracy and conformance.</p><p>• Gathers costs and assist in the preparation of invoices</p><p>• Liaison between company, parent company, and vendors for purchase orders and payments</p><p>• Analyzes and understands Technical Service Agreements for service vendors</p><p>• Assist with the maintenance of J-Sox documentation</p><p>• Support and make recommendations to improve Company policies and procedures</p><p><br></p><p>The above description represents the most significant essential duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.</p><p><br></p><p>QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:</p><p>• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related area.</p><p>• 5 + years of experience in an accounting function (automotive industry experience is a plus)</p><p>• Proficiency in standard accounting methods and practices, emphasizing auditing and tax standards.</p><p>• Solid written, verbal, and cross-cultural communication skills, emphasizing quantitative and mathematical skills.</p><p>• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, ability to create/modify pivot tables and V-lookups in Excel</p><p>• Experience with JD Edwards distribution software is a plus</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our team in Southfield, Michigan. This contract position offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your analytical expertise in a manufacturing environment while supporting pricing strategies and cost analysis. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of cost structures, data analysis, and pricing methodologies to drive impactful business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze the effects of inflation on manufacturing costs and pricing structures to identify trends and opportunities.<br>• Collaborate with procurement teams to assess cost drivers such as minimum wage increases and material expenses.<br>• Collect, structure, and evaluate data from hundreds of customers to align bills of materials with pricing models.<br>• Estimate the financial impact of inflation on purchased components for individual customer accounts.<br>• Quantify and document inflation recovery potential to support the commercial team in updating pricing strategies.<br>• Develop and validate price lists using Excel, ensuring accuracy and usability for sales and commercial teams.<br>• Create transparent cost recovery methodologies to ensure fair pricing adjustments for customers.<br>• Regularly review bills of materials and cost structures to ensure alignment with changing input factors, such as labor and materials.<br>• Analyze foreign exchange fluctuations and their influence on material and labor costs.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel skills to build pricing models, automate data analysis, and synthesize complex datasets.
<p><strong>Cost Accounting Analyst – Global Manufacturing Organization</strong></p><p> Location: Metro Detroit | Hybrid Work Environment</p><p>Our client, a <strong>globally recognized leader in its industry</strong>, is seeking a <strong>Cost Accounting Analyst</strong> to join its growing finance organization. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to deepen their expertise in <strong>absorption costing, manufacturing finance, and global cost analysis</strong> while working in a highly collaborative environment.</p><p>This position partners closely with <strong>operations, FP&A, and corporate finance</strong> to support accurate financial reporting, strengthen cost visibility, and provide insights that support operational decision-making across a global manufacturing platform. While the primary focus of the role is <strong>cost accounting and inventory valuation</strong>, the organization will <strong>train the individual on broader general ledger activities</strong>, creating a strong development path for future advancement.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Cost Accounting & Inventory</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and analyze product costs including <strong>materials, labor, overhead, and subcontracting costs</strong> within an absorption costing environment.</li><li>Perform <strong>monthly cost roll-ups</strong> and validate the accuracy of bills of materials and manufacturing routings.</li><li>Analyze and explain <strong>manufacturing variances</strong> including material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.</li><li>Support inventory valuation processes in accordance with <strong>U.S. GAAP</strong>, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.</li><li>Monitor <strong>slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory reserves</strong> and assist with related analysis.</li><li>Participate in <strong>physical inventory counts and cycle counts</strong>, reconciling discrepancies and improving inventory accuracy.</li></ul><p><strong>General Ledger & Close Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with <strong>journal entries, reconciliations, and cost-related adjustments</strong> during the monthly close.</li><li>Reconcile accounts including <strong>inventory, COGS, manufacturing variances, accruals, and reserves</strong>.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset records and support depreciation tracking.</li><li>Assist with <strong>intercompany transactions and reconciliations</strong> within a global structure.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and <strong>U.S. GAAP</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Analysis & Business Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare <strong>product and customer margin analysis</strong> and explain key drivers of profitability.</li><li>Support <strong>budgeting, forecasting, and operational cost modeling</strong> related to production activity.</li><li>Partner with FP&A to explain <strong>cost drivers, operational trends, and P&L fluctuations</strong>.</li><li>Participate in <strong>continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives</strong>.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, or if you have questions, please contact Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
We are looking for a dedicated Collections Specialist to join our team in Holland NT, Ohio. This role is a long-term contract opportunity, ideal for individuals passionate about customer service and financial operations. Your expertise will contribute to managing commercial collections in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely and efficient communication with clients.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle business-to-business collections by contacting clients to resolve outstanding payments promptly.<br>• Manage commercial accounts to ensure accurate tracking and timely collection of overdue balances.<br>• Collaborate with the credit team to assess client payment history and establish effective collection strategies.<br>• Respond to customer inquiries professionally and provide solutions to payment-related issues.<br>• Utilize call center systems to manage high volumes of client interactions efficiently.<br>• Maintain detailed records of all communications and transactions related to collections.<br>• Work in a fast-paced environment to meet individual and team performance targets.<br>• Provide exceptional customer service while adhering to company policies and procedures.<br>• Identify and escalate complex cases to management for further resolution.<br>• Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline collection processes.
We are looking for a dedicated Collections Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Wixom, Michigan. In this role, you will focus on recovering outstanding debts and ensuring accurate tracking of payments. This is a fully on-site position for an initial duration of six weeks, with the possibility of extension.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct collection calls to recover outstanding debts and maintain consistent follow-up with clients.<br>• Monitor and track debt using Excel to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to process cash applications and resolve payment discrepancies.<br>• Maintain detailed documentation of collection activities and ensure compliance with company policies.<br>• Communicate effectively with customers to negotiate payment plans and resolve disputes.<br>• Analyze aging reports to prioritize collection efforts and meet recovery targets.<br>• Provide regular updates to management on collection progress and challenges.<br>• Utilize relevant software tools to streamline collection processes and improve efficiency.
Position Summary<br>The Accounts Receivable Analyst is part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced <br>environment. The team is responsible for management of all aspects of a complicated <br>and diverse accounts receivable portfolio, and each team member is given responsibility <br>for a specific set of customers and responsibilities.<br>Responsibilities/duties include:<br>• Monitor bank accounts for payments.<br>• Daily cash application.<br>• Manage customer accounts including contacting customer and site personnel <br>regarding delinquencies and scheduled payments.<br>• Send invoices and monitor customer invoicing through the Accounting System<br>and customer portals.<br>• Correspond with various customers and customer AP systems regarding monthly <br>release numbers, payments, invoice issues, electronic packing slip submittal, and <br>submission of electronic invoicing.<br>• Maintain daily cash logs.<br>• Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining <br>to such matters as cash receipts, accounts receivable, or other requests from <br>management.<br>• Record on-line Bank entries, make banks deposits, and reconcile records of bank <br>transactions.<br>• Maintain record of intercompany transactions.<br>• Maintain accounting files.<br>• Diagnose accounting problems.<br>• Perform other duties and assignments as required.<br>• Perform customer account reconciliations to resolve discrepancies.<br>• Prepare weekly forecast of cash expectancy.<br>• Job Requirements:<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience, required.<br>• Knowledge of accounting and banking practices.<br>• Experience with Sage 100 (previously MAS 90) software preferred, but not <br>required.<br>• Working knowledge of accounts receivable aging analysis, pricing, collections <br>and cash application processes and procedures.<br>JOB DESCRIPTION<br>• Proficient in various Accounting and ERP processing systems and Microsoft <br>Office.<br>• Proficient in all areas in Excel, including pivot tables and v-lookups.<br>• Demonstrated mathematical aptitude.<br>• Works effectively and maintains good working relationships with all levels of <br>management, customers, suppliers, and employees.<br>• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.<br>• Successfully manages and prioritizes large volumes of data and information.<br>• Is self-directed and works independently under pressure, meeting tight deadlines.<br>• Possesses strong problem identification and resolution skills and is customer <br>service oriented.<br>• Accepts challenges, identifies needs, and willingly works on new projects.<br>• Attentive to detail, organized, focused, thorough, and accurate.