Accountant

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategically minded Accountant to join our team. The Accountant's responsibilities include assisting with various month-end closing tasks, preparing intercompany AR and AP reconciliation, maintaining fixed asset ledger and depreciation schedules, coordinating with auditors, and assisting with annual physical inventory counts. You will also assist with the calculation of TLA and monthly percentage of completion tasks. In addition, you will be responsible for monthly product line reporting for all subsidiaries after the initial month-end closing cycle. As an Accountant, you will provide the group controller with timely reconciliations, accurate financial reports, and cost analysis.

To be a successful Accountant, you should be able to perform a variety of accounting and financial activities, including month-end closing tasks, reporting, analysis, and internal control. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a working knowledge of general accounting principles (GAAP).

What you'll be doing

• Assist with month-end closing tasks, coordinate and manage the intercompany AR and AP reconciliation.
• Assist the group controller in preparing quarterly and year-end excess & obsolete inventory reserve.
• Review and perform the Percentage of Completion sales accounting regularly.
• Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, preparing various analyses as guided by the group controller.
• Monitor and analyze price variances between standard costs and actual purchasing prices, investigating root causes and making necessary adjustments.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and reconcile inventory data in ERP with actual counting results to ensure accuracy.
• Perform research and analysis as required.
• Ensure compliance with financial guidelines, company policies, and Sox internal control requirements.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting required by Nikkiso and various ad-hoc reporting requests.
• Utilize computer applications to compile, retrieve, and summarize accounting information for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Document processes and write working procedures.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are necessary.
• Minimum of 5-8 years' experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment, with 2+ years of business experience in costing, financial planning & analysis.
• Accounting background and experience required, preferably with full cycle accounting.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.
• Working knowledge of financial strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills are required.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted.
• Experience with J-SOX and SOX internal control compliance preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP is preferred.
• Exposure to international financial accounting and multi-currency reporting is highly desirable.
• Exposure to various ERP systems is preferred; implementation experience is a definite plus.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates, including weekdays, weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment but may require travel to other offices or production facilities. Conditions will vary at each location.
• A valid driver's license is required for travel between facility locations as needed.

If you are excited to be part of our growing team and contribute to our success, we encourage you to apply now.