Staff Accountant

Overview

FEUER powertrain North America, Inc. (located in Robinsonville, MS) is a leading crankshaft machining company and a subsidiary of FEUER powertrain GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Nordhausen, Germany. This facility is the company's first production plant outside of Germany. It features a state-of-the-art production line, capable of manufacturing a variety of crankshafts for engine sizes ranging from 3 cylinders to 12 cylinders, initially focusing on a 5.0L V8 diesel crankshaft for a North American customer.

Notably, FEUER powertrain North America, Inc. maintains a tobacco- and drug-free workplace policy.

Summary
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The Staff Accountant will assist the VP of Commercial and is responsible for plant-level accounting functions, including, but not limited to: general accounting, payables & receivables, cost accounting, financial reporting, spend analysis, material & labor variance analysis, forecasting, and fixed asset accounting. Will also liaison with global financial staff in Germany, as required.

• Ensure compliance with all accounting and financial policies, practices, procedures, and initiatives at the Plant level.
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, and analyze inventory evaluation.
• Assist with invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable/collections.
• Process all A/P invoices, expense reports, purchase requisitions, internal check requests, etc.
• Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis.
• Work with the Logistics, Purchasing, and Tool departments to ensure accuracy of physical inventory and G/R.
• Perform audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.
• Reconcile all inter-company accounts monthly.
• Assist with all internal & external audit activity including planning, preparation, and data gathering.
• Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with corporate financial management.
• Reconcile all cash holding accounts across all currencies and countries daily. Assure proper allocation balance of currencies to satisfy business needs.
• Responsible for all fixed asset accounting transactions, including internal review, tagging, etc.

• B.S. in Accounting or Business Administration is required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• A working knowledge of dual-currency accounting.
• High level of proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in invoicing and/or accounts receivable.
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills including root cause analysis.
• Prior experience in cash management (collections, account reconciliations, payment processing)

• Previous experience working with or for a German company
• Strong understanding of German GAAP (HGB) accounting principles
• Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role
• CPA certification preferred but not mandatory

FEUER powertrain North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, it is available upon request.

The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.