Accounting Manager
Company: Jobot
Location: Woodridge
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Accounting Manager - Japanese speaking This Jobot Job is hosted
by: Melanie Courtney Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the
"Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 -
$130,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is pioneering in the
electric and electronic connector industry. Why join us? Medical
insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Commuter
benefits Tuition assistance Job Details ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the President and COO, core duties and
responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be
assigned. Ability to communicate in English. Bi-lingual Japanese is
highly preferred. Accounting Process accounting transactions with
the overall direction of Accounting Team reporting into Japan.
Process all monthly/ quarterly/ semi-annual/ annual GL Journal
Entries including accruals and deferrals. Ensure complete/accurate
GAAP financial statements are prepared each month for corporate
consolidation. Manage internal financial controls regarding cash,
accounts receivables, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable and
inter-company accounts. Reconcile Bank Statement balance to Book
balance monthly. Maintain spreadsheet worksheet to reconcile
general ledger accounts and make any necessary journal entries when
required. Prepare GL monthly entries for all payroll transactions.
Review and approve bi-weekly payroll register. Manage bonus and
incentive programs. Calculate and present for approval by
President/COO. Review cash position of Bank accounts and initiates
fund transfer between accounts. Communicates with Federal or State
Tax agency or Accounting firm to resolve any tax issues. Work with
auditors for limited review of the financials. Work with insurance
broker for general liability insurance. Prepare various government
surveys. Support budget and forecasting activities. Issue reports
such as monthly operating reports, or any reports required by
Management. Prepare sales/use tax, business tax, property tax, and
various other returns for different state. Process commission
payable to reps each month. Conduct research projects such as
market share analysis and trending as necessary. Manage the
apartment leases and auto leases for the ex-pat employees. Engage
other employees as necessary to ensure compliance and disposal in
the case of the automobiles. Make and implement recommendations to
improve accounting processes and procedures. Train new employees
about the company---s travel policy and expense submission system.
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Manage both the AP and AR
functions within the company. Ensure all AR is within terms and
take necessary actions when AR is delinquent. Escalate to President
and COO when necessary. Ensure staff operates within the
established guidelines of Hirose Americas. Review work product as
determined. Approve/sign checks. Leadership and Teamwork Be a
mentor and a coach to direct reports, to help them grow. Create a
positive culture within the department. Continually demonstrates
Hirose---s philosophy of ---connecting wisdom--- and ---always
taking the lead, pursuing the cutting edge, achieving
differentiation, and being the first to obtain customer---s
approval---. Determine staffing requirements needed to support
company business plans. Interview, hire, train, coach, and provide
support to as needed. Create a collaborative team environment
within the HRS support groups. Set performance standards, monitor
performance, and make recommendations for improvement as needed.
Implement employee performance improvement plan(s) and/or
corrective action when appropriate. Develop and maintain
cooperative and constructive working relationships Create and
support a Continuous Improvement environment within the department
to find innovative ways to improve effectiveness and efficiency in
all processes, operations and tasks. Effective application of
business and management principles involved in strategic planning,
leadership techniques, and coordination of people. Administration
Be able to understand and perform all processes and tasks within
the department in order to provide guidance and support to
department staff. Create and/or review accounting reports and other
performance data to measure goal/target achievement and identify
areas that need improvement. Create, review, and/or update reports
and other data, such as commission, booking and shipment reports,
for management review and/or approval. Manage and maintain the
integrity of the accounting module within the ERP system. Review
Internal Control system and make improvements whenever required.
Complete tasks per ISO9001-2008 requirements, when applicable.
SUPERVISION Accounts Payable Associate and Accounts Receivable
Associate SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. BA or BS Degree in
Accounting concentration: Three to five years--- experience in the
financial reporting/ general ledger area. CPA preferred but not
required. Significant experience managing month-end closing, timely
preparation of GAAP financial statements, management reports,
reconciliation of balance sheet and bank accounts. Knowledge of
accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
Advance experience with Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Pivot
Tables and Macros). Excellent level of knowledge with MS Access to
include multi-table queries, report generation, macros and forms.
Ability to make recommendations, gain agreement and implement
solutions on behalf of a diverse organization. Be a person of high
ethical character with humility and able to conclusively make
decisions based on facts, aimed at a long term vision. Ability to
take a moderate leadership role with peers, lower-level analysts,
and on committees. Exhibits characteristics such as tenacity,
courtesy, perseverance and detail-orientation. Excellent analytical
and problem-solving skills. Organizational skills must be above
average. Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting
deadlines and quality standards. Must be a self-starter and do what
is necessary to provide a desired outcome. Possess excellent
communication skills (oral and written) to work with both external
and internal customers. Able to clearly and concisely communicate
across different cultures. Knowledge of payroll a plus. Ability to
communicate in English. Bi-lingual Japanese is highly preferred.
Basic understanding of the electronic component industry a plus.
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