Plant Accountant
- Windsor, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Are you ready to make an impact?
ZF Foxconn (ZFFCN) is looking for talented individuals to join our team. With ZFFCN, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of chassis systems. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
Are you ready to make an impact? ZFFCN is looking for talented individuals to join our team. With ZFFCN, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of chassis systems. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
Job Title: Plant Accountant Country: Canada Location: Windsor, ON
About Us:
Join our dynamic growth journey with ZF-Foxconn Chassis Modules (ZFFCN), a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry. With 30 years of excellence and 25 locations worldwide, our 3,500 people sized team supports premium and volume car manufacturers globally. In 2023, our revenue exceeded €4 billion, solidifying our position as the top full-service supplier for chassis systems. We excel in project management, greenfield industrialization, operations, supply chain management, and supplier development within a Just in Time/Just in Sequence environment. Accelerating our expansion, we've partnered with Foxconn, a strong investor and global leader in technology solutions. This partnership, coupled with the surging trend of outsourcing and our drive to explore further opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors, positions us for substantial growth in the years ahead. Are you ready to seize new horizons and elevate your career in the technology and automotive sector? ZF-Foxconn Chassis Modules is your perfect choice!
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support financial operations within our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, analyzing performance, and providing timely reporting to support business decisions, budgeting, and forecasting.
What you can look forward to as a Plant Accountant:
- Prepare and post journal entries to accurately reflect financial results
- Monitor financial accounts and ensure accuracy of month-end close processes
- Analyze financial data, identify variances, and take corrective action as needed
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial outlook updates
- Provide management reporting and insights on plant performance
- Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with internal controls
- Investigate and analyze customer payment variances
- Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
Your Profile as a Plant Accountant:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
- 3–5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with SAP and/or QAD systems preferred
- Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes
Additional Skills and experience:
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
- Familiarity with internal controls and audit processes
Why you should choose ZF Foxconn in South Carolina:
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF Foxconn team and apply now! Not Eligible for Sponsorship.
Be part of our ZF Foxconn team and apply now!
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Responsibilities
The Plant Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, and managing month-end close processes. They also provide management reporting, analyze performance variances, and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and possess 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with SAP or QAD systems are highly desired.
Skills
- Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Journal Entries
- Month-end Close
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Internal Controls
- Audit Support
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP
- QAD
- Cost-saving Initiatives
- Problem-solving
- Communication Skills
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
Keywords
- Plant Accountant
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Financial Operations
- Journal Entries
- Month-end Close
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Management Reporting
- Internal Controls
- Audit
- SAP
- QAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Cost-saving
- Continuous Improvement
- Chassis Systems
- Supply Chain Management
- Industrialization