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FEUER powertrain North America, Inc.

Staff Accountant

FEUER powertrain North America, Inc., Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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Feuer Powertrain North America, the US subsidiary of a German-based leading producer of crankshafts, "the heart of every engine," is looking for a Staff Accountant to help maintain plant-level accounting functions.

The company is expanding its plant with a new 2nd production line and is hiring immediately.

Summary The Staff Accountant will assist the VP of Commercial and is responsible for plant-level accounting functions, including, but not limited to: general accounting, payables & receivables, cost accounting, financial reporting, spend analysis, material & labor variance analysis, forecasting, and fixed asset accounting. The role will also liaise with global financial staff in Germany, as required.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all accounting and financial policies, practices, procedures, and initiatives at the Plant level.

Assist in month‑end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, and analyze inventory evaluation.

Assist with invoicing, accounts payable and accounts receivable/collections.

Process all A/P invoices, expense reports, purchase requisitions, internal check requests, etc.

Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis.

Work with the Logistics, Purchasing, and Tool departments to ensure accuracy of physical inventory and G/R.

Perform audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.

Reconcile all inter‑company accounts monthly.

Assist with all internal & external audit activity including planning, preparation, and data gathering.

Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with corporate financial management.

Reconcile all cash holding accounts across all currencies and countries daily and ensure proper allocation balance of currencies to satisfy business needs.

Responsible for all fixed asset accounting transactions, including internal review, tagging, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting or Business Administration is required.

2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

A working knowledge of dual‑currency accounting.

High level of proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.

Experience in invoicing and/or accounts receivable.

Strong problem‑solving ability and analytical skills including root‑cause analysis.

Prior experience in cash management (collections, account reconciliations, payment processing).

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with or for a German company.

Strong understanding of German GAAP (HGB) accounting principles.

Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role.

CPA certification preferred but not mandatory.

Seniority Level Entry level

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