Accounting Specialist (Mb Second Life Solutions, Llc)

Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles... and Careers!

Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation is setting-up a new entity in the US.  This start-up company (Mercedes-Benz Second Life Solutions LLC - "MB SLS") focuses on innovative and sustainable ways of remanufacturing and 2nd-life business for high voltage batteries as well as the used-parts business. The organization is targeted to grow up to 25 team members and continue to grow in revenue as well as in its area of responsibilities. Mercedes-Benz Second Life Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation and is located next to the Mercedes Benz United States International plant in Vance, AL. It is positioned in an area of natural beauty and abundant natural resources.

Across its various responsibilities, the entity is staffed by professional employees in the areas of Project Management, Customer Management/Sales, Battery Analysis Experts, Parts & Vehicle Engineer, Logistics and Warehouse Management, Customs and Data Management, Purchasing, Finance, Accounting and Controlling. It also manages an external service provider who operates a warehouse in Alabama on MB SLS's behalf.

Mercedes-Benz Second Life Solutions LLC offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement, on-site child development and wellness facilities. MB Second Life Solutions LLC is committed to excellence and actively promotes teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement within its ranks. Our Team Members share a common goal to build up the best processes and supply chain solutions.

MB Second Life Solutions LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. MB Second Life Solutions LLC follows all local, state, and federal laws in all aspects of its business.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for any open positions.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and compliant financial documents and the management and reporting of financial data. These duties include examining and analyzing company's accounts including sub ledger accounts, preparing financial statements, reports, and presentations and ensuring compliance with financial reporting, transfer pricing guidelines, and other standard accounting procedures.

Responsible to support financial activities including month-end closing, analysis, reconciliation, reporting of general ledger and sub-ledger accounts, including maintaining audit quality documentation
Entering financial data and transactions into the ledger or sub-ledger
Reviewing financial documents for accuracy and reconciling accounts including proper follow-up and correction where discrepancies are identified
Analyzing financial data, summarize financial status, and provide financial recommendations
Ensuring financial records comply with regulatory standards
Collaborating with other departments to complete accurate records and provide accounting support
Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing management reports
Reconcile financial data including discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process including ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with IFRS, transfer pricing guidelines, and company policies 
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Additional responsibilities could include, but are not limited to: Inventory, Transfer Pricing, and Costing special topics; Asset Disposals and Audits; Vehicle Tracking; Vendor Master Data back-up; ICS controls/testing and Recons for respective accounts, 

Additional Responsibilities:
Maintain Sarbanes Oxley Documentation 
Perform the internal control testing
Document and maintain work instructions
Designee for other Specialists as needed

Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws.  Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources.
Work safely 100% of the time.

Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience and Necessary Skills all must be met in order to qualify for position.

Education: 

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or in a related area, and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:   

A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s):

Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, or related field

Necessary Skills, Certifications, etc.:  

Strong IT skills with manufacturing ERP packages 
High level of expertise in Excel (including pivot tables and linking worksheets) 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
The ability to perform multiple tasks on an on-going basis 
The ability to meet close and project deadlines
Knowledge of financial measures such as contribution margin and yield; knowledge of sales and cost variance analysis.  

Preferred Skills:

CPA and/or CMA preferred. Experience with PowerBI and SAP.