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The Staff Accountant supports the plant's financial operations by maintaining accurate general ledger records, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, supporting month-end and quarter-end close processes, validating data between SAP and OneStream, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role partners with AP/AR, Cost Accounting, FP&A, Operations, and Group / Corporate Finance to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

General Ledger Management

• Prepare and post journal entries in SAP, including accruals, reclasses, inventory-related entries, and standard accounting adjustments.

• Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and compliance with accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities under the direction of the Assistant Controller.

• Validate the accuracy of SAP actuals flowing into OneStream, resolving mapping or data issues.

Balance Sheet Reconciliation Ownership

• Prepare timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts.

• Investigate reconciling items and partner with AP, AR, Cost Accounting, and Operations to resolve root causes.

• Maintain high-quality reconciliation documentation aligned with SOX/internal control requirements.

Account Mapping & Master Data Governance

• Maintain and validate account mappings between SAP and OneStream to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Support chart-of-accounts governance and ensure consistent account usage across the plant.

• Assist with system testing when mapping rules or reporting structures are updated.

Internal Controls & SOX Compliance

• Execute required journal entry controls, reconciliation approvals, and financial data validations.

• Participate in quarterly user access reviews for SAP and OneStream.

• Prepare audit support schedules and assist with internal/external audit inquiries.

• Identify opportunities to improve internal controls and standardize processes.

Financial Reporting Support

• Prepare month-end schedules and supporting documentation for plant and corporate reporting.

• Provide variance explanations for P&L and balance sheet accounts.

• Support FP&A by ensuring alignment of SAP data with OneStream reporting.

• Assist the Assistant Controller with ad hoc analysis and reporting requests.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Cost Accounting on inventory account accuracy, PPV, scrap entries, cycle count adjustments, and other manufacturing-related financial impacts.

• Collaborate with AP/AR to resolve unmatched receipts, aged items, and transactional discrepancies.

• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on GR/IR cleanup, freight accruals, and inventory movement accuracy.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of accounting experience; manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

• Hands-on experience with SAP for accounting activities.

• Familiarity with OneStream for financial reporting and data validation.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.

• Comfortable navigating ERP and reporting systems.

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective communication and cross-functional teamwork.

• Ability to work within tight reporting deadlines.

• Analytical and continuous improvement mindset.

Key Competencies

• Ownership & Accountability

• Systems Acumen

• Problem Solving

• Collaboration

• Control Discipline

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.