Corporate Accountant

Summary

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for core corporate accounting activities under US GAAP, contributing to accurate financial reporting, month-end close, and intercompany accounting in a fast-paced corporate environment. This position reports to the Senior Manager, FP&A and is located at Dayco’s Birmingham, Michigan office on a hybrid basis.

• Support month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate financial statements
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and adjusting entries
• Perform timely account and balance sheet reconciliations and adjustments (including in Tagetik)
• Reconcile intercompany activity and resolve discrepancies with internal teams
• Conduct variance analysis to support EBITDA Flash and GAP analysis; identify drivers and partner with stakeholders to address questions
• Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
• Prepare and recommend continuous improvements to accounting systems, processes, and procedures to strengthen controls and improve efficiency
• Support the annual business planning process
• Support SOX compliance, audits, and special projects as needed
• Support special projects and ad hoc requests, as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and accounting principles
• Experience in month-end close, account reconciliations, and variance analysis (preferred)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP/GL systems experience preferred
• 1-3 years of related accounting experience is required