Supervisor, Accounting

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Company: Special Devices, Inc.

SUMMARY

Responsible for supporting the administration and continued development of DSSA, Inc. accounting programs to achieve cost control and profit management by line and product group while ensuring compliance with Federal, State and Global regulations. Emphasis of this position includes the responsibility for a variety of DSSA, Inc. owned entities and general ledger account balances while maintaining the ability to meet deadlines and working simultaneously on multiple accounting projects as directed. Reports to the Accounting Manager and is physically located in the DSSA Inc., Arizona location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support Accounting Manager with month end close, budgeting process, and setting proper duty and due dates for each department.
• Support Accounting Manager with external & internal auditing as well as internal control processes by working directly with contracted consulting firms and the by the Daicel Group.
• Support Accounting Manager with posting and maintenance of general ledger accounts, payroll transactions, accounts payable and general ledger adjustments.
• Provide financial analysis statements including monthly balance sheets, income statements, cash flows statements, and actual to budget and previous year’s variance analysis as requested by the Daicel Group.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to financial management, budget and accounting.
• Collect and provide Accounting Manager information for audit inquiries and give assistance to auditors.
• Develop and prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Work with manager to maintain monthly financial statements such as Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Intercompany Accounts, Cashflow, various Sales Reports, etc.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for the international subsidiaries.
• Execute and assist in the preparation of financial statements for foreign consultants, including but not limited to intercompany billings and monthly payroll.
• Analyze and maintain monthly actual production costs and variances from established standards.
• Update the month-end reporting and maintain the Accounts Receivable Customer Base in the Syspro system
• Interpret and apply GAAP to non-recurring transactions.
• Respond to correspondence and information requests from various tax and government agencies.
• Assist and support in audits with various external entities.
• Assist department Managers in analyzing and determining monthly accounting results.
• Responsible for specialized accounting projects as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum educational experience requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or other closely related field. CPA certification or Master’s degree in a business related discipline a plus. Minimum experience required of 5 years in accounting. Experience in a multi-business unit manufacturing environment highly preferred as well as hands on experience utilizing Syspro or financial software similar to Syspro. Previous experience working within a Japanese manufacturing environment and the ability speak and read Japanese is highly desired.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The individual must be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of federal regulations related to global accounting applications. Strong financial skills and understanding of GAAP regulations required. Project management skills is a plus. Ability to problem solve and work effectively with all levels of employees and management in a team-oriented environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with an emphasis on spreadsheet preparation, a working knowledge of Syspro, and knowledge of other accounting programs. The individual must have excellent analytical skills, communication skills, organization skills as well as be detail oriented. Must also be able to effectively prioritize the workload. This position also requires the ability to understand all policies, procedures, instructions, rules, and regulations associated with this position which are written in English. Must be available to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define and solve practical and complicated finance related problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to read, comprehend and interpret policies, laws, federal regulations and global regulations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lighting and temperature as required for an office environment. High level of visual strain occasionally required due to detail attention necessary for confidential reports, high volumes of written documents, and extended computer use. Appropriate safety equipment required in designated areas. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move throughout the facility, traverse within office and production areas, communicate with others, and detect or exchange information or ideas. The employee occasionally is required to perform functions which require the manual operation of general office productivity equipment as well as the ability to place, reach, detect, ascend/descend, and position self to navigate within confined working spaces. The employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. The employee must occasionally move or transport up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close inspection, identification of objects from a distance, color determination, peripheral detection, depth judgment, and the ability to identify details in varying conditions.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.