Accounting Specialist I

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ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WENTZVILLE, MO

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Utilizing Microsoft Excel to track and analyze purchase orders and invoices for suppliers.
• Tracking and analyzing invoices for leased equipment.
• Processing invoices & credit/debit memos as necessary.
• Responding to inquiries from suppliers regarding payment status.
• Resolving outstanding payment/invoicing issues in a timely manner.
• Communicating with other departments to effectively maintain A/P.
• Confirming A/P & A/R balances with intercompany entities at month-end close.
• Monitoring ledger transactions to ensure that all A/P invoicing has been posted for month-end close.
• Updating the Assistant Controller of month-end results and potential adjustments
• Preparing monthly journal entries to the general ledgers for accruals, adjustments, etc.
• Ensuring monthly account reconciliations and analyses are completed in a timely manner.
• Researching and resolving accounting issues with financial and operations departments.
• Ensuring compliance with quarterly SOX audit requirements.
• Providing recommendations to the Assistant Controller pertaining to the continuous improvement of accounting controls and other financial and administrative practices and procedures.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Moderate skill level in Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, SAP, Coupa, AS400, Oracle-PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (USGAAP) as they apply to financial reporting.
• Knowledge of SOX requirements as needed to ensure compliance.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and accounting records as needed to make reporting decisions.
• Ability to prepare accurate and complete financial reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate with department heads, auditors, and supervisor.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.