
Accounting Specialist
About the role
Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.
Some of your Benefits
401K Match
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Vacation
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Paid Holidays
Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
Personal Development
Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
Plymouth, MI
Hybrid Work
Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership
You support our team as
Accounting Specialist
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.
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.
