General Accountant

General Accountant EFTEC North America LLC | Taylor, Michigan | On-site About EFTEC EFTEC North America is a leading supplier of engineered materials and application systems for bonding, coating, sealing, and damping in the automotive industry. As part of the global EMS Group, we combine technical expertise, innovation, and quality to deliver customized solutions for our customers.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and daily accounting operations. This position handles general ledger accounting, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, payment processing, and accounts receivable.

The ideal candidate takes ownership of their work, investigates discrepancies, and works collaboratively across departments to resolve issues and meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Support month-end close, including accruals, prepaid expenses, closing entries, and completion of the close checklist.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and complete quarterly intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
• Track capital project spending against approved budgets and report monthly expenditures.
• Review accounts payable coding and approvals, and process and validate supplier payments and employee expense reimbursements.
• Apply customer payments in QAD, reconcile the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger to the general ledger, and resolve payment discrepancies with Sales and Customer Service.
• Prepare periodic reports and ad hoc analyses, and maintain forecast and planning files.
• Follow company accounting policies, approval procedures, and internal controls while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Three to five years of general accounting experience, including month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of accrual accounting and U.S.
• GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and account analysis.
• Experience using an ERP system; QAD experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify errors, investigate variances, and independently resolve accounting issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations.
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to work on-site at our Taylor, Michigan manufacturing facility.
• Apply If you bring strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach, we encourage you to apply through LinkedIn.