Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to join an automotive manufacturing organization in Belmont, Michigan on a Contract to Permanent basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is detail oriented, comfortable working in a busy production environment, and able to bring consistency, sound judgment, and strong follow-through to daily accounting operations. The role offers broad exposure across financial processes, inventory-related activity, and cross-functional collaboration with both finance and operational teams.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate day-to-day accounting activity by monitoring transactions, supporting timely processing, and reinforcing compliance with established financial practices.
• Review and authorize accounting items as needed, helping ensure approvals are completed correctly and in line with company controls.
• Manage a diverse workload of accounting assignments, adjusting priorities as business demands shift across the operation.
• Track DCM-related items, follow up on open issues, and help drive timely resolution of outstanding matters.
• Partner with shared services teams to oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable activity, ensuring issues are addressed and processes run smoothly.
• Support cost accounting efforts through analysis, reporting, and review of manufacturing-related financial data.
• Participate in cycle count activities and help investigate variances to improve inventory accuracy.
• Prepare and review inventory reconciliations, supporting the accuracy of inventory balances and related accounting records.
• Work closely with operations and finance stakeholders to strengthen workflows, improve coordination, and uphold effective financial controls.