Accounting Assistant - Automotive Parts Manufacturer (34283)

Company: Activ8
Location: Somerset
Posted on: February 9, 2025

Job Description:

A global automotive parts manufacturer is currently seeking a motivated Accounting Assistant to join their facility in the Somerset, NJ area. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' accounting experience in an industrial environment and a positive, team-oriented mindset. This is a full-time, direct hire position.

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.



Responsibilities of the Accounting Assistant:

Handle accounts payable and receivable functions
Participate in preparation for internal and external financial audits and corporate income taxes
Assist with cost planning functions, reconcile business expenses, and check cash flows
Assist administrative tasks, such as filing and data entry
Ensure accuracy of physical inventory (tools, production materials, etc.)
Create accounting reports for upper management
Other duties as assigned


Requirements of the Accounting Assistant

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred, OR equivalent work experience
Minimum 2 years' accounting experience (including internships, co-ops, etc.), preferably in a manufacturing environment
Experience with accounting functions such as accounts payable / receivable, tax preparations, budget and financial analysis, expense reporting, etc.
Good computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
Organizational and time management skills
While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for over 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

Please visit our website @ www.activ8usjp.com > > > Click "Job Seekers" to see more jobs!!!

Direct applicants only. We do not accept any resumes from any third-party organizations or other recruiters.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

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