AP​/AR Accountant - Automotive Parts Manufacturer

An international Automotive Parts Manufacturer is currently looking for a full-time AP / AR Accountant to join the accounting department at their facility in the Rockford, Illinois area. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years’ accounting experience and familiarity with accounts payable / receivable, budget preparation, and knowledge of local and federal tax procedures.

• Assist with preparation for internal and external financial audits
• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely
• Bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and banking transaction functions
• Assist with preparation of corporate income taxes
• Accounts payable and receivable functions
• Journal entry and month- / year-end close preparation
• Creation of accounting reports for upper management
• Other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager

AP / AR Accountant Requirements Include:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred, OR equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2-5 years’ accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with accounting functions such as accounts payable / receivable, tax preparations, budget and financial analysis, expense reporting, etc.
• Good computer skills and familiarity with Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
• Organizational and time management skills
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.