.Purpose Statement:Provides support to all AMER manufacturing sites through the centralized Shared Services team.Responsible for the effective execution of the assigned Finance/ Accounting centralized process, goods and services in accordance with the quality, delivery and expectations to meet department/company objectivesKey Job Accountabilities:- Prepare weekly and month end journal entries to ensure accurate account balances (as many as needed).- Reconcile general ledger accounts to comply with SOX requirements.- Develop and execute reporting for site to use in the assessment of customer, factory, site or regional financial performance. Prepare reports in user-friendly formats to aid in decision-making and analysis of parts contribution and other material analysis.- Provide pricing support (BOM download and common component cost entry, entering valid assembly pricing and maintain component cost fields in ERP system) for effective and efficient production assembly pricing.- Purchase price variance approval and revision in partnership with procurement and finance teams.- Continuous Improvement - Work on special project as requested to resolve problem or productivity improvement.Additional Accountabilities:- Identify, recommend, and develop process improvements needed to create a Lean culture within Shared Services and its customers.- Assist with the preparation of audit requirements.- Run reports and maintain spreadsheets for Finance Department as needed.- Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (< 1%).- Additional duties as assigned."Education/Experience Qualifications:- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required; a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, finance or business administration related is preferred.- 0 - 2 years of related experience is required.- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.Other Qualifications:- Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.- Transaction processing skills on computerized accounting system (JDE training provided inhousein-house).- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication is necessary (English and Spanish).- Attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines are crucial for employee to successfully perform in this position.- Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and the ability to learn additional software packages.- Must be able to interact with employees on all levels.- Strong Problem solving skills.Work Environment:- The work setting should consist of an office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a low noise level