Accounting Manager I

Location:

Blanchester, Ohio, United States of America

Job ID:

R0090114

Date Posted:

2025-04-17

Company Name:

Hitachi Astemo Ohio Manufacturing, Inc.

Profession (Job Category):

Finance

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary: Assists in the planning and directing of accounting activities within the organization by performing the following duties, personally or through subordinate associates.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Other duties may be assigned including the following:
• Supports accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close.
• Supports the daily activities of the Accounting department.
• Supports training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Supports reporting Accounting department business plans including manpower and budget.
• Supports the completion of monthly financial closings, account reconciliations, and analysis activities.
• Supports internal/external audits-related reports and inquiries.
• Prepares and updates Accounting forms and documentation.
• Supports Cost Accounting activities and functions
• Support department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Supports Quarterly Physical Inventory, financial-related activities
• Supports monthly forecast preparations
• Supports annual expense budget creation
• Collaborate with department managers to monitor monthly budget variances. 
• Gap Analysis Budget Reporting
• Balance sheet reconciliations for COGS-related accounts
• Communicate with management and others in a cooperative manner
• Required to wear all PPE. Adhere to all Safety Procedures and adhere to Astemo’s Safety Policy and practices and report any potential unsafe condition or concern to the Safety department and/or to your direct supervisor.
• Creates necessary documents (work instructions) to help aid with training for finance department activity.
• Performs due diligence on calculated and contributed data included in financial reports, internal and external
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
• Responsible for following all directions given by site and regional management on all projects
• Uses time management skills to organize, prioritize and delegate multiple projects to meet project deadlines

    

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an associate must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Education and/or Experience:  

• 3-5 years minimum in a similar function within a manufacturing environment, automotive manufacturing experience preferred
• 4-year degree in accounting

Background/Skills: 

• Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel, Word
• ERP System experience and abilities
• Use of office equipment i.e.. fax, copier, calculator

• Ability to work with others in an open office, team environment
• Ability to multi-task / work a fast-paced office
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates high level of integrity, business ethics, and confidentiality
• Ability to build friendly work relationships, develop cross department teams and mentor junior staff
• Familiar with accounting concepts, practices, and procedures – Strong in GAAP, familiar with IFRS
• Annual Operating budget
• Budget vs Actual reporting
• Regional Financial template – sales analysis, GAAP analysis
• Headquarters monthly/quarterly reporting

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.  Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees.  We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered.  We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.  Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.