Accountant I

Req ID 83942 | Miramar, United States ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar, LLC

Job Description

About the team: The local Finance team at MRM currently consists of two members: Miguel Reimy, Accounting Supervisor, and Lauri de Freitas, Controller of the entity with additional responsibility as the Div-I North America Finance Liaison. The open position will report directly to Miguel Reimy and will be based in Miramar under a hybrid work structure. The local Finance team works closely with the Shared Service Center in Monterrey as well as the Northville office.

What you can look forward to as an Accountant I:

• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts to ensure timely collections.
• Reconcile AR/AP sub-ledgers with the general ledger and review customer credit for order releases.
• Handle intercompany accounting, including recording, reconciling transactions, and ensuring compliance with transfer pricing policies.
• Support month-end and year-end closing, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Assist with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) by building actuals-to-plan bridges, analyzing P&L variances, and preparing dashboards.
• Perform revenue recognition checks, bank reconciliations, and provide documentation for audits.
• Partner with the Controller to identify process improvements and support profitability analysis.

Your profile as an Accountant I:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 2–4 years of accounting experience, including AR, AP, and general ledger exposure
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and core accounting principles
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint skills with excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of Power BI or similar Business Intelligence tools a plus
• Experience in a multinational or shared services environment preferred

Why you should choose ZF:

• A supportive collaborative team environment

• Annual Incentive Plan

• Paid Vacation

• Personal Time

• 401k Plan

• Health Care Benefits

• Paid Holidays

• A strong diversity culture

• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

Be part of our ZF team as Accountant I and apply now!

Contact

Hannah Cline

+7 34 855 2922

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

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