Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

PURPOSE: 

Under general supervision, this position performs various financial and accounting transactions, analyses,

and reporting. OEM is responsible for the purchasing of prototype parts from Tier‐1 suppliers and

supplies those to our R&D head‐quarters in Germany. This position also manages the overall prototype part

purchasing process while interfacing between MB OEM Germany) and external US suppliers.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide financial support for departments and functions to achieve company financial and operational
• targets.
• Support CFO in the control and execution of Research and Development revenue and cost.
• Support proper documentation of annual line item planning of R&D investment.
• Execute documents and processes in cbFC (SAP).
• Track continuous improvement measures to support cost center management to reach financial targets.
• Prepare offer letters for R&D.
• Manage requests for prototype parts coming from R&D, which involves collaborating with R&D to ensure all
• required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Execute compliance‐compliant orders for prototype components with assurance of order data in terms of
• completeness, commercial correctness, prices and deadlines as well as timely introduction of changes.
• Create transparency regarding order and tracking status in the assigned scope of procurement vis‐à‐vis the
• project, departments and suppliers.
• Coordinate with external US suppliers regarding order confirmation and delivery date as well as ensuring
• timely receipt of goods.
• Implement supplier discussions in the event of deviating delivery dates to restore security of supply with
• decision‐making and subsequent follow‐up measures and escalation to R&D.
• Others:
• Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way
• by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws.
• Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance Or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s): Controlling, General Accounting, Budgeting & Forecasting, R&D Investment, Procurement

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to question the reasonableness of journal entries, account balances, and the potential impact. Associated with various accounting activities on the company’s financial statements.
• SAP Proficiency, logistic experience, extended user knowledge of MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) and safe handling of IT solutions.

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: Vance, AL
  • Type: Full time
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • End Date: 1 Year

DISCLAIMER:

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.

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.

Salary : $44,900 - $56,900