JOB SUMMARY: The Advanced Accounting Specialist is responsible for executing daily accounting activities, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, company accounting policies, and regulatory requirements. This role plays a key part in period-end closing processes including cash application, accounts receivable, and intercompany accounting activities. The Senior Accounting Specialist also works closely with cross-functional business partners, acting as a liaison in resolving issues and answering inquiries, to maintain accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform timely and accurate general accounting and intercompany accounting activities, including but not limited to: • Prepare and submit manual journal entries, including monitoring and recording monthly accruals • Ensuring cash is properly applied in the Company’s financial systems in accordance with established policies and processes • Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items • Perform intercompany confirmations and resolve intercompany differences • Maintain cash tracking logs and supporting documentation • Performs complex analysis such as accounts receivable adjustments, accounts receivable bad debt reserve, and other ad-hoc analysis. • Lead period-end close activities for assigned general ledger areas and intercompany affiliates. • Proficient in working within the Company’s Order-to-Cash financial systems, including Oracle, JD Edwards, and DENSO developed tools. • Serve as a liaison with cross‑functional teams and multiple locations to resolve accounting issues and inquiries while supporting strong internal controls. • Perform other ad-hoc duties, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • 5+ years of relevant accounting experience • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred • Experience working in Automotive or Manufacturing industries preferred • Experience working at a public accounting firm in an assurance or similar line of practice • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/Accounting systems (Oracle experience is a plus) SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Strong written and verbal communication skills to discuss or transmit primarily factual information to internal and external customers in the normal course of performing duties • Strong analytical skills to investigate, interpret, and reconcile information from several distinct sources in situations where conclusions or resolutions are discernible • Customer service skills to display a service-oriented attitude in addressing and responding to questions or issues • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint • Advanced knowledge of accounting principles under IFRS and U.S. GAAP • Advanced knowledge of financial systems and software (Oracle EPM experience a plus) • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork • Demonstrated ability to adapt to and effectively manage change. • Kaizen mindset with the ability to apply the PDCA (Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act) approach. • Must also possess an understanding of current accounting operational structure (financial close, gross profit, J-SOX, etc.) Benefits Summary: • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans  • 401K with 4% Company Match • Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays • Bonus Program  • FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs • Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance • Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs • Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc. • Tuition Reimbursement  • Career Development and Ongoing Training  • Employee Assistance Program  • Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program • Volunteer Opportunities  • Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) • Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)  • Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) Annual Salary: $80,000 – $101,000