Accounting and Business Process Specialist, Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg, SC
Full Time
Mid Level
SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various automotive industries. We are currently seeking an Accounting and Business Process Specialist candidate for a client in the automotive industry. This is a Long-Term Contract role based in Spartanburg, SC that requires an onsite presence.

PURPOSE:
Responsible for project coordination for accounting and compliance, assisting in the financial process review for the accounting activities and ensuring accounting practices are in compliance with IFRS and AG guidelines.
Reviews internal controls in processes to ensure optimal efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for coordinating the department project effort including scheduling, agreement with participants and overseeing testing, documentation, user training reporting on progress and results.
  • Coordinates projects as agreed by management including planning, concept development, implementation, and documentation, testing and training.
  • Represents the department in cross functional projects and coordinates the project needs with affected department members.
  • Ensure accounting practices and reporting comply with IFRS principles and internal guidelines.
  • Reviews, maintains, and monitors the segregation of duties as represented by the system monitoring tool (BizRights APPROVA). Includes negotiating changes and mitigations with departments to maintain acceptable control.
  • Develops and maintains Internal Control System (ICS) documentation including evaluating the effectiveness of controls and recommending changes.
  • Coordinates ICS activities with AG guidelines.
  • Coordinate internal audit responses with departments.
  • Assists with coordination of financial audits.

EDUCATION:

  • BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance Required.
  • 5+ years of accounting experience

SKILLS:

  • SAP experience in FI, CO, and MM modules (preferred)
  • Manufacturing experience (preferred)
  • Read, write, and speak German (preferred)
  • Advanced knowledge of US and IFRS accounting principles and internal control requirements.
  • Advanced ability to review financial data and interpret results.
  • Expert project management skills.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis in MS Access and Excel.
  • Advanced ability to be a self-starter with minimal supervision.
  • Expert problem-solving ability.
  • Advanced presentation and communication skills.
  • Advanced process analysis skills.
  • Expert proficiency in PC spreadsheets and general Windows environment.
  • Advanced SAP proficiency, especially in FI, CO, MM, SD modules.
  • Expert general ledger and general account maintenance knowledge.
  • Expert ability to initiate improvements.
  • Expert ability to set direction.
  • Expert ability to think analytically.
  • Expert ability to take ownership.
  • Advanced ability to develop talent.
  • Expert ability to work collaboratively.
  • Advanced ability to communicate with results.
  • Expert ability to adapt to change.
  • Expert ability to think strategically.
  • Advanced ability to focus on the customer.
  • Advanced knowledge of the business.
  • Ability to act with integrity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

  • Location: Spartanburg, SC
  • Schedule: Full Time/ 40 hours per week
  • Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
 

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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