Accounting Assistant Manager

Position Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing the consolidated month end closing and to compile and publish the monthly financial package. The position will ensure compliance with company policies, processes, and procedures through the review and approval of invoices.  Responsible to communicate with all departments to address and resolve issues identified during the invoice review.

 Essential Functions

Corporate:

• Adheres to the Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain (HTGP) policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGP Core Values
• Complies with all HTGP Certification standards; Management System (IATF 16949),  ISO 45001 policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGP team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Manage the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget
• Performs additional assignments / duties as required by management

EHS:

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Meets company safety goals

 Technical:

• Review / Audit invoices and journal entries to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Review of selected balance sheet accounts to ensure proper financial statement recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Post monthly amortization for prepaid expenses and accrual; treat the subsequent processing of related invoice.
• Prepare and publish monthly closing schedule and manage SAP user access during close process.
• Prepare and publish the consolidated monthly financial statements (Income Statement & Balance Sheet).
• Responsible for reversal of departmental accruals as needed and update of Accrual Log report.
• Interface for financial Insurance coverage & processing of quarterly invoices (insurance audit interface).
• Prepare for and confirm inter-company / related party transaction reconciliation.
• Assist Tax Withholding worksheet with monthly transactions.
• File Georgia Sales & Use Tax returns (monthly) and train employees as needed on sales tax accrual process.
• File various Governmental Census reports (currently 6 Annual and Quarterly Surveys).
• Audit Lead with external auditors (reviewer of draft financials and accompanying footnote disclosures).
• Lead for annual 1099 processing.
• Finance & Accounting departmental budget management.
• Assist monthly forecasting in financial statements.
• Assist with annual inventory audit.
• Lead Warranty Reserve analysis and computation
• Prepares tax provision schedules by reviewing, preparing, and consolidating provision schedules
• Prepares Sales, material, labor costs and SG&A expense analysis reports
• Establish Monthly and annual business plan
• Cost accounting knowledge needed 
• Prepares inventory analysis reports and reports for slow moving and obsolete materials 
• Conduct monthly standard cost update and Cost closing  

 Leadership:

• Work with Finance Team and across all departments to improve accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Lead special projects assigned to Finance & Accounting Department as needed.
• Promotes a positive workplace through communicating specifically and with respect. 
• Supports all activities regarding internal and external audits.

 Education

• High School Diploma/GED
• 4 Year Degree in Accounting or Finance (advanced Degree Preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years similar work experience in finance or accounting field required.

 Reporting

• Reports to: CFO
• Direct Reports:  0 - 6

 Competency Requirements

SUPERVISORY COMPETENCY

Effectively demonstrates leadership/management competencies; communicates critical issues to manager in a timely manner; meets deadlines; manages and resolves conflicts in a positive manner; creates a positive work environment; coaches and mentors Team Members; facilitates Team Member learning; clearly defines development expectations; measures results/outcomes; understands importance of labor relations; manages Team Member/ unit performance; determines objectives/strategies; controls budget/resource utilization; meets unit/department goals; effectively uses process/project management principles; demonstrates and applies policy and procedures to achieve area business results; develops and implements countermeasures to eliminate root cause and prevent problem recurrence; provides data as needed.

 CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
2. Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action in light of this identification to address current or future problems. Proactively does things and does not simply think about future actions.
3. Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models' adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
4. Leads by Example: Sets a good example for peers to follow.
5. Integrity: Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments
6. Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
7. Work Habits: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
8. Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
9. Flexibility / Adaptability:   Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
10. Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
11. Teamwork: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group efforts.
12. Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinions. Is always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understand processes, procedures, standards, methods and technology related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; maintain current on new developments in field of expertise; effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

*Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position is in an office environment. 

 Position Require Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years job related experience (preferred)

 Software Skills Required

• MS-Excel
• SAP
• MS-PowerPoint
• MS-Word
• MS-Outlook

 Other Information

• Position may require domestic or international travel. 
• Flexibility in working hours to include nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• OT required as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and possess the basic ability to read, write and communicate in English. 
• Must satisfactorily complete HTGP hiring process requirements, which includes phone interview, in-person interview, medical and functional assessment, drug screen and background check. 
• Candidates must be able to work some overtime hours and occasional weekend days. 
• Candidates must be capable of working on their feet for long periods, demonstrating hand dexterity and tolerating repetitious work patterns.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees.  The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security.  This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This Position Description is intended as a summary of the job responsibilities for this particular position. HTGP reserves the right to add, remove, and/or alter job responsibilities in whole or in part with or without notice. Additionally, all HTGP team members are subject to all other HTGP policies and procedures, including those set out in HTGP’s Team Member Handbook.