Sr Accountant Cost, HY

Industry: Regular Full Time

Company: Nitto Denko Corp.

Hydranautics is a part of the Nitto Group of companies and one of the global leaders in the field of integrated membrane solutions. We offer complete membrane solutions like reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration for water, waste water and process treatment and applications. Hydranautics membrane-based solutions are currently in use on seven continents throughout the world for diverse applications such as seawater desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, waste water treatment and specialty process applications.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under general guidance, perform a variety of multifaceted complex accounting functions, e.g., account/ledger analysis, cost accounting, account reconciliations and inventory evaluation. Prepare month-end close, semi-annual standard cost revisions, new item costing and budget planning. Analyze actual vs. budget and prepare periodic financial analysis related to inventory, material cost, manufacturing overhead, production, and work order variances. Participate in the preparation of financial audits to develop, implement, and maintain internal financial systems and processes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES

Creates month-end journal entries and reconciles general ledger accounts.

Calculates aged inventory reserves, research inventory and work order variances.

Analyzes monthly actuals of cost-of-goods sold and manufacturing with forecasted budget.

Collaborates with the accounting team in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate accounting reports.

Manages standard cost in organization’s ERP system and analyzes Bill of Material (BOM) and allocates labor overhead to work orders.

Partners with accounting manager on the semi-annual cost and work center rate revisions and physical inventory count observations.

Participates in the semi-annual budget preparation with the accounting team.

Partners with accounting management in the preparation of Nitto monthly, quarterly, annual financial reporting packages, and prepares reports in response to external / internal audits.

Contributes to internal control actions, JSOX compliance testing and documentation.

Formulates and evaluates ad-hoc reports to sustain strategic projects.

Prepares ad-hoc reports utilizing the organizations’ Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for internal and external customers as necessary.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration, preferred; and 5 years’ related experience, with 3 years in product costing and inventory control management required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sarbanes-Oxley concepts and principles and the ability to apply them to a work environment.

Good application of critical, analytical and research skills along with strong problem-solving skills.

Strong planning, organizational and follow-through skills with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive confidential financial information in completing assignments and to abide with the organizations’ business ethical standards.

Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel spreadsheet software to quantify and illustrate moderately complex financial reports, statements, and/or projections including but not limited to Pivot Tables and V-Look Up functions.

Working knowledge of accounting and/or financial software applications such as JD Edwards, OBI Reporting and Essbase, a plus.

Ability to enter data with a high-level of accuracy, attention to detail and good follow-through and strong internal customer service skills.

Proficient in prioritizing work to meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining flexibility in a fast-paced manufacturing team environment.

Ability to work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures.

Bilingual or Multi-lingual in languages frequently used within the Nitto Group of Companies employees and/or customers, Japanese language a plus.

Must be able to meet physical demands and work environment requirements.

Salary $94,000.00 – $114,000.00 a year, dependent upon experience.

Hydranautics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. We believe diversity is key to our competitive advantage and value the diversity among our employees. We are proud to be an EEO employer.