Accountant Company: TriMas Aerospace Germany Primary Location: Liechtersmatten 5, Buhl D-77815 DEU Workplace Type: On-site Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time Function: Finance Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Main Duties & Responsibilities Summary: Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant is responsible for the smooth running of the AP and AR functions, in addition to providing GL, compliance and business reporting support. TriMas Aerospace Germany is a leading provider of tie-rods and rubber-metal anti-vibration systems for commercial and military aerospace applications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Accounts Receivable Create AR invoices daily to ensure timely issuance to customers Perform daily cash management/allocation transactions Communicate discrepancies between invoices and payments from customers Monitor and collect AR by contacting customers by email, phone or mail Resolve ageing disputes with customers Reconcile the General Ledger with the subledger Review RMA query to ensure all credit memos have been created Accounts Payable Co-ordinate and post AP invoices and prepare payments timely Identify areas of improvement and propose/implement solutions Matches invoices against POs and resolves discrepancies Computes and records charges, refunds, cost of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals, and similar items. Reconciles general ledger accounts with AP subledger Manual non-PO invoice accrual journal entries Banking Reconciles bank accounts and post entries to ERP system timely Prepare travel expense entries and month-end accruals Additional Duties Assigned : Prepare management reports and interpret data to improve decision making Review variances and investigate root causes Prepare prepayment and accruals schedules FAS fixed asset maintenance and monthly depreciation Report monthly utility consumption and hazardous waste data Adhere to and improve internal financial and business process controls Filing of tax and other government returns periodically Required Behaviors Able to think critically and laterally, with a mindset for continuous improvement. Diligent and thorough, with attention to detail. Positive attitude to work and willingness to grow in the role. Visible around the business in supporting other departments. This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Buhl, Germany location. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications & Experience Accounting or Finance certification from a community college or equivalent practical experience Solid, demonstrable understanding of finance and accounting principles 3 years in a finance/accounting manufacturing environment. Intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills Working knowledge of using an ERP system. Understanding of US GAAP or prior experience working with a US company. Desired Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in an Accounting or Finance discipline 5 years in a finance/accounting manufacturing environment. Prior proALPHA ERP usage would be an advantage. Benefits Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits. Click here for more information: www.trimasbenefits.com