General Accounting & Internal Control Specialist

Overview

​​Responsible for supporting general accounting, internal control, and fixed asset management activities to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and compliance with company policies and procedures. Preforms periodic internal control reviews, supports audit activities, maintains fixed asset records, and coordinates physical asset inspection. ​ 

Responsibilities

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.) 

• To plan, organize and carry out the internal controls functions including prep audit procedures.  

• Reports risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies to CFO, manager, and auditors.  

• Conduct risk assessment of all departments with regard to monthly closing. 

• Manage fixed asset activities, including asset acquisition, capitalization, transfer, retirement, and disposal. 

• Maintain accurate fixed asset records in SAP and perform periodic reconciliations between accounting records and physical assets. 

• Coordinate and perform periodic fixed asset counting and investigate and resolve any discrepancies. 

• Preparation of various reports related to expenses and accounts payable.  

• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. 

• Demonstrate a solid grasp of business concepts.  

• Maintain data integrity and accuracy and use data to identify problems. 

• Plan, or and prioritize multiple tasks within a defined time period. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

​​No​ 

Qualifications

(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.) 

Required Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Advanced computer skills: MS Office, Accounting software, and databases. 

• Knowledge of applicable bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations. 

• SAP experience preferred but not mandatory. 

• High attention to detail and accuracy. 

Preferred Education & Experience: 

• Working knowledge of the Accounting and Finance field. 

• Experience in the automotive field. 

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:  

• CPA preferred but not mandatory. 

Working Conditions:   

• Office Setting 

• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm 

• Overtime as needed.