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REGIONAL ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST II

SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN – LEAR WORLD HEADQUARTERS

As a member of the Corporate Accounting team, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for leading the global intercompany accounting process; preparing journal entries and performing balance sheet account reconciliations; leading government financial reporting process; and preparing analytical reports as needed.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Performing monthly intercompany invoicing using Lear’s intercompany invoicing system, facilitate payment of balances, reconcile balances with corresponding intercompany locations, and assist with dispute resolution during close.
• Building a good working relationship with global finance and accounting teams related to intercompany related items.
• Preparing balance sheet general ledger account reconciliations using various accounting systems.
• Assisting Managers of Corporate Accounting with recording standard and non-standard journal entries on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Tracking, preparing, and filing various monthly and quarterly government financial reports.
• Developing ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by management.
• Interfacing with Lear’s accounting and finance team in the Philippines on a consistent basis related to month-end close activities.

Advantages of working at Lear in the Corporate Accounting group:

• The Corporate Accounting team is a perfect area for anyone who is looking to get overall exposure to Lear’s

global accounting and finance processes.

• Continuous exposure to senior management like Chief Accounting Officer or VP of Accounting, and working with cross functional teams including Treasury, FP&A, and Tax.
• Build long lasting relationship with various accounting and finance teams globally.
• Get to learn leadership, resiliency, and communication skills directly from peers.
• Get exposure to forecast, budget, consolidations processes and many accounting systems like SAP, HFM, Coupa, PeopleSoft, etc.

Your Qualifications:

• Require 1-3 years of work experience in field of accounting or finance.
• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Ability to interface across all organization levels within the world headquarters and all plants globally.
• Ability to show resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take ownership of the processes from start to finish.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exposure to various accounting ERP systems like, SAP, HFM (Hyperion), PeopleSoft AP

Bonus If You Have:

• Previous automotive experience
• CPA/MBA or working towards it

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.