Senior Accountant

Electrical Components International (ECI) is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Southfield, MI. 

Who We Are

Founded in 1953, Electrical Components International (ECI) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies, and other critical engineered components for diversified markets. With 25,000 employees and 37 global manufacturing locations, ECI is the trusted partner to market leaders with 500+ customers. At ECI, we power smart, connected, and electrified solutions^TM that help solve the most complex challenges.

Since 2020, we have embarked on a successful journey to transform the company, delivering significant value to our customers, investors and employees. As part of our strategic plan, we have defined key pillars to support and accelerate on our growth trajectory. One of these core pillars is focused on driving excellence through enhanced capabilities, tools and processes. To execute our strategy, we are looking to strengthen our organization with the Senior Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

ECI is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee multiple manufacturing facilities and assist with financial reporting. This critical position will report to the Assistant Controller and will be responsible for the plant accounting, providing support to the plant and managers, and providing support to the corporate accounting group as needed. The Senior Accountant will manage the external audit, analyze financial results, complete the month end close, and review account reconciliations.

In this role, you will:

• Manage subsidiary plant accounting, ensure accurate and timely reporting of required financial data.
• Maintain general ledger reporting of plant assets, liability and operating accounts, including the maintenance of fixed assets and capital spend.
• Maintain the accuracy of the perpetual inventory listing.
• Reconciliation of intercompany activity and account balances.
• Manage month-end close, including journal entries from all areas are submitted, approved, and entered.
• Prepare monthly financial statements including cash flow in accordance to GAAP requirements and company policies.
• Review reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
• Assist with monitoring internal controls and implementing process improvements.
• Review of all plant related accounting reporting and information systems and identification of projects, which would improve support of the plants.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements including footnotes and accounting for audit adjustments.
• Assist with the tracking of global currency hedge positions.
• Assist with the global intercompany loan tracking.
• Other duties assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in broad based financial experience including heavy emphasis on manufacturing and operational background.
• Experience with General Ledger/fixed asset or ERP System such as BPCS
• Large company experience in manufacturing, accounting operations or capital project management, preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of US GAAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for decision-making
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team

Company Values & Job Competencies

• Company Values: Safety, Accountability, Integrity & Ethics, Respect & Empathy
• Core Competencies: Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration, Flexibility & Adaptability
• Individual Contributor Job Competencies: Quantity & Quality of Work, Technical Skills & Continuous Learning
• Supervisor & Manager Job Competencies:  Decision Making, Developing Others, Continuous Improvement
• Director & Above Job Competencies:  Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Results

Primary Location & Work Schedule

The Senior Accountant will be based on-site in Southfield, Michigan.

Our Culture

At ECI, we live by our core values of respect, empathy, accountability, integrity, and ethics. Our culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different perspectives and encourage new ideas.

Our commitment to operational and commercial excellence begins with our commitment to ethical excellence. We deliver results as One Team and follow through on our promises.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position: Constant (6 to 8+ hours daily)
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.: Frequent (3-6 hours daily)
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand: Constant (6 to 8+ hours daily)
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (calculator, copy machine, computer printer): Constant (6 to 8+ hours daily) Must tolerate repetitive movements.
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds: Never
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer): Constant (6 to 8+ hours daily)
• Hearing on the phone and in person: Frequent (3-6 hours daily)
• Reading: Constant (6 to 8+ hours daily)
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service lights and ceiling fans: Never
• Constantly positions self to maintain files in file cabinets: Occasional (up to 3 hours daily)
• Exposure to loud noises: Never
• Working in confined areas: Never
• Travel to other work sites: Occasional
• Works in general office conditions: Constant (6 to 8+ hours daily)

Electrical Components International is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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