Finance Business Partner Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan

Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to support the Finance Manager in maintaining and strengthening the company's internal control environment. This role is responsible for performing account reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end closing activities, conducting internal audits across key business processes, and managing intercompany accounting transactions. The position also provides financial reporting support, assists with compliance initiatives, and contributes to continuous process improvement within the finance function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end financial closing activities, including preparation and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and coordinate with affiliated entities to resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct periodic self-audits of key business processes, including purchasing, sales, inventory management, fixed assets, and cash management, to ensure compliance with internal control policies.
• Support the accounts’ receivable function, including customer invoice processing, remittance application, account monitoring, and collection support as needed.
• Prepare finished goods invoice packages and supporting documentation for corporate headquarters.
• Assist with internal and external audits by gathering supporting documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
• Support tax compliance activities, including preparation of schedules and documentation for federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with US GAAP and support reporting requirements under China GAAP when applicable.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for headquarters and respond to management inquiries in a timely manner.
• Develop, update, and maintain accounting procedures, process documentation, and user operating instructions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Provide cross-functional support and serve as backup for other finance team members as needed.
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Tax, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements under US GAAP; knowledge of China GAAP is a plus.
• Experience with accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis tools.
• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin Chinese language skills are a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, continuous improvement, and maintaining strong internal controls.

Organizational Culture

• Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work.
• Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude.
• Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand.
• Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day.
• Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers.
• Support a positive and steady workflow through the company.
• Works with a sense of urgency when needed.
• Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed.
• Positively support change throughout the company.

Physical Work Conditions

• Must be able to work in a hot environment.
• Must be able to lift and move aluminum wheels of varying weight.
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.