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Staff Accountant

Methode Electronics44 open roles

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Southfield, MI
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12.1% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Methode Electronics postings stay open a median of 18 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.1%7 days
  4. 19.1%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 52.7%60 days
This job: posted 23 days ago

Methode Electronics median: 18 days open

The posting

Methode Electronics is a global leader in innovative electronic solutions, serving industries such as automotive, industrial, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence, quality, and continuous innovation, Methode delivers cutting-edge technologies that power today’s most advanced products. Our collaborative culture and focus on professional growth empower employees to make a meaningful impact while building rewarding careers. Joining Methode means being part of a forward-thinking team that values integrity, creativity, and driving the future of technology.

Summary:

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support the general ledger accounting operations of its US Shared Service Center, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, footnote disclosures and financial statement fluctuation analysis. This role will work closely with others in the US Shared Service Center to maintain the company’s financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded. The Staff Accountant will be hands-on in preparing a variety of assignments related to the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining compliance with internal policies, U.S. GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) control requirements. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in complexity and is motivated to be part of an accounting team at a company undergoing meaningful transformation and growth located in Southfield, Michigan.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, capitalize fixed assets, and intercompany transactions to ensure accurate and complete legal entity reporting, within the company’s close timeline.
  • Ensure the accuracy of entries to general ledger accounts and reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.
  • Execute month-end close tasks to ensure a timely close process.
  • Update the close checklists and account reconciliations during the close cycle to track timely completion and signoffs.
  • Provide data to support daily close reporting dashboards to management with close status along with any other pertinent updates.
  • Assist with weekly payroll journal entries and reconciling payroll-related accrual accounts.
  • Maintain and reconcile corporate fixed asset system, including tracking of aged construction in process (CIP) and tooling for timely capitalization.
  • Assists with monthly intercompany reconciliations for all global divisions.
  • Collaborate with global finance teams to obtain an understanding of business transaction flows and relationships across legal entities.
  • Assist with SEC reporting requirements (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy, etc.) by providing schedules, analyses, and footnote support.
  • Assist with external auditors and manage audit requests to ensure timely completion of quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
  • Support strong internal controls over financial reporting and ensure compliance with SOX 404 requirements.
  • Support the implementation of global accounting policies aligned with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulatory requirements, as needed.
  • Support consistent standards and operational excellence in the US and corporate accounting operations.
  • Be a team player with a collaborative approach to resolving matters.
  • Participate in special projects and initiatives, as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
  • 1+ years of experience in general accounting.
  • Experience with multinational publicly traded companies a plus.
  • Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals required.
  • Basic understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX/internal controls, and financial close processes.
  • Team player with the ability to collaborate across functions and regions.
  • Organized and detail oriented.
  • Ability to think analytically and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to receive coaching and actively apply it to improve and refine skills.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft office applications, specifically Excel and Word.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorship—now or in the future—for this role.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks:

Methode offers U.S. employees comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life and Disability insurance, educational assistance, and paid time off benefits. Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance coverage. Employees also have access to valuable discount programs that can contribute to lowering costs off certain technology, automotive, and home appliance products. In addition, Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan, which includes a company contribution.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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