Accounting Specialist

SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Accounting Specialist for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This is a contractor role based in Vance, AL that requires onsite presence . If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, support accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency across key accounting areas which may include but not limited to transfer pricing, vehicle cost management, inventory, fixed assets, accounts receivable, and month-end closing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete financial accounting, analysis, and reporting tasks on time, following company policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Assist in consolidations and reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Support audit processes and provide necessary documentation.
• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate closing of financial periods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve closing issues.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and IFRS accounting policies.
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation in compliance with local and international regulations.
• Provide support for intercompany transaction analysis and ensure that appropriate pricing methodologies are consistently implemented.
• Support audits and respond to inquiries related to transfer pricing.
• Track and analyze vehicle-related expenses including material costs, material overhead, labor and overhead, duty.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Reconcile vehicle cost accounts and ensure proper reporting.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions and balances.
• Ensure accurate valuation of inventory in accordance with accounting standards.
• Assist in physical inventory counts and variance analysis.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure accurate capitalization and depreciation.
• Process asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
• Support periodic asset audits and reporting.
• Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Reconcile AR subledger to general ledger.
• Prepare ageing reports and assist with credit risk assessments.
• Ability to prepare quality process documentation.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and system upgrades.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting OR related area OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s):
  Accounting related function.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to question the reasonableness of journal entries, account balances, and the potential impact associated with various accounting activities on the company’s financial statements. Ability to analyze financials and provide valid explanations for variances.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with division policies, procedures, and operations in conducting day-to-day responsibilities.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• SAP Proficiency and Project Management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE :

• Location: Vance, AL
• Schedule: Day shift, 40h/w
• Assignment Start: ASAP, long-term contract position

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.