Accounting Specialist

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Plymouth, MI, USA
In-Office
Junior
Other • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities; prepares journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, and audit documentation. Analyzes financial data, strengthens internal controls, improves accounting processes, and contributes to system enhancements. Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and support business performance while developing broader finance and operational expertise.
Summary Generated by Built In

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Responsibilities:

  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Analyze financial data, account balances, and business trends to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable insights that support business decision-making.
  • Build partnerships with leaders and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, improve financial processes, and strengthen business performance.
  • Take ownership of accounting projects, process improvements, and system enhancements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reports, and supporting documentation while maintaining a high level of quality and accountability.
  • Participate in audits, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational and financial excellence.
  • Continuously expand financial, operational, and business knowledge through increasingly complex assignments, stakeholder exposure, and development opportunities designed to prepare future Finance leaders.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with at least two years of accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or related experience.
  • Demonstrated track record of achieving results, improving processes, or contributing to positive business outcomes through financial or accounting activities.
  • Evidence of learning agility, increasing responsibility, and success working beyond traditional job scope through projects, cross-functional initiatives, or new challenges.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Experience with ERP systems, accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and a working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting principles.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across functions, influence stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to relocate domestically and internationally and pursue future career development opportunities, including broader business exposure.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • At least two years of accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or related experience
  • Demonstrated results, process improvement, or positive business outcomes through financial or accounting activities
  • Learning agility, increasing responsibility, and experience handling projects or cross-functional initiatives
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Experience with ERP systems and accounting software
  • Microsoft Excel experience
  • Working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting principles
  • Ability to collaborate across functions, influence stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to relocate domestically and internationally and pursue future career development opportunities

Freudenberg Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Freudenberg Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Freudenberg Group.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is considered strong at many U.S. sites, with low‑cost options, HSA contributions, and on‑site clinics in some locations.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is standard across U.S. entities, though exact match mechanics differ by business group and year.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often described as good, with some locations offering generous holiday schedules.

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The Company
HQ: Weinheim
17,448 Employees

What We Do

Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products. Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 170-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action. In 2022, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 51,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.7 billion. Learn more about us and visit our digital home at freudenberg.com and read the stories that make us Freudenberg.​ Visit and follow us at www.freudenberg.com https://www.instagram.com/freudenberg.group/ www.youtube.com/FreudenbergGroup www.facebook.com/freudenberggroup *** Netiquette *** We look forward to receiving your comments and posts. On behalf of all users, we ask for constructive contributions, mutual respect, courtesy and tolerance. All contributions will be checked and we reserve the right to delete contributions. This applies in particular to unlawful content, incorrect statements, advertising for third parties, spam or slander. In addition, we reserve the right to remove comments that are otherwise inappropriate or incorrect. Contributions made by external users do not necessarily reflect Freudenberg’s opinion. Please find our data protect information here: https://www.freudenberg.com/fileadmin/downloads/english/2020-11_DataProtectionInformation_SocialMedia_EN.pdf

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