Umicore · 2 days ago
Junior Accounting Manager, Record to Report - North America 1
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
3+ years expUmicore is a leading circular materials technology company focused on creating materials for a better life. The Junior Accounting Manager will manage day-to-day accounting activities, support internal and external audits, and oversee accounting processes performed by external partners.
EnergyRecycling
Responsibilities
Proactively manage day-to-day accounting activities, including general accounting journal entries, provision calculations & management, general ledger maintenance, cost accounting and financial reporting
Act as liaison between NA Business Units and other GFS streams providing support in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash application, and fixed assets
Act as liaison between NA Business Units and Corporate functions
Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis to explain the major movements on the balance sheet and P&L accounts
Preparation of financial statements
Support internal and external audits by preparing relevant documentation and addressing audit inquiries
Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting standards in order to maintain controls
Assist in the development and documentation of accounting procedures and training materials for the team
Oversight of accounting processes performed by external partners to ensure accuracy and correctness
Support internal controls requirements and implement adequate controls
Support Tax department by providing financial information and completing tax forms as required
Assure successful implementation of GFS global processes, evaluate end-to-end performance and adjust as needed
Proactively manages the monthly closing activities for the assigned scope completing accounting tasks on time with high accuracy with close interaction with the different stakeholders (BU controlling, corporate departments,…)
Solve problems impacting month-end close
Communicates and interacts with the different business unit and legal entity controllers on the explanation of their figures
Prepares assigned internal and external reports for the business units, corporate consolidation, external stakeholders and tax authorities
Records difficulties that impede timely completion of month-end processes for post month-end review
Participate in end-to-end projects: setup requirements, meet project milestones, testing and implementation taking approach of innovation, teamwork and collaboration as part of our DNA
Contribute to the development and implementation of streamlined accounting processes, controls, and policies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Finance, Operations, and IT, to identify areas for process optimization and automation
Review and analyze financial data to identify discrepancies, variances, and opportunities for process improvement
To uphold, respect, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards as outlined in the company's guidelines, both personally and within the team
Act as a role model by fostering a culture of care and responsibility within the team. Encourage and support team members to actively participate in preventive measures and continuous improvement initiatives related to health and safety activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or accounting
Master's degree in business, accounting or related discipline considered an asset
CPA designated or actively working towards
Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Strong technical knowledge in accounting practices and principles including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash (Knowledge of Fixed Assets & Cost Accounting an Asset)
Experience performing account reconciliations
Experience managing Month-End Close Activities
Preparation and interpretation of financial statements
Experience using SAP and Cognos and other systems / tool enablers (for example: workflow and OCR tools)
High proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel
An understanding of Finance & Accounting, Operations/Customer Service related to shared services within the context of the broader business enterprise
High Competency in English
Experience with working under Service Level Agreement (SLA), Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and monitoring for in scope activities
Experience with the following processes: Record to Report (general accounting) process and reporting activities, Order to Cash processes, Procure to Pay processes, Travel and Expense Reimbursement accounting, internal controls, audit, tax support and reporting activities
Strong customer service orientation with excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical or financial information to a non-technical audience
Strong team player with ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Able to manage multiple priorities effectively, while managing ambiguity and adapting to changing business needs and priorities
Resilience and Adaptability to new and unformed/ambiguous processes and willing to tackle to bring order and logic to the process
Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Exhibits a strong commitment to staying technically relevant with a desire for continuous learning and professional development
Supportive of a team that needs to drive performance improvement and deliver objectives
Results oriented and stress resistant
Enthusiastic, can do and positive mindset even under pressure
Independent problem-solver and decision-maker; working without significant guidance
Able to keep a flexible, open-minded approach to an often changing work environment
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion
Hybrid working arrangement
Company
Umicore
Umicore is a global materials technology and recycling group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.05BKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2024-04-19Post Ipo Debt· $532.06M
2024-02-07Post Ipo Debt· $377.14M
2020-06-15Post Ipo Debt· $141.74M
Leadership Team
Robert Gaskell
CFO South America
Patrick Vermeulen
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2026-01-03
2025-12-25
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