Accountant - Entry Level

NGK Automotive Ceramics USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of the leading ceramic technology company NGK Corporation, located in Nagoya, Japan. NGK Automotive Ceramics USA, Inc. directly supports and supplies all major automobile manufacturers and heavy-duty diesel manufacturers with high-performance components for emission control systems. NGK Automotive Ceramics, USA Inc. is seeking an entry level accountant for our Novi, MI sales office. The qualified candidate should have an Bachelor's degree and/or accounting experience. This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days in office.

I. BASIC FUNCTIONS
Primary responsibilities will include supporting our Accounting, Finance, and Business Strategy departments by completing daily tasks to ensure the functionality and efficiency of the departments while documenting processes and procedures performed.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Daily bank transactions recording for cash flow reporting and accuracy.
2. Monthly bank reconciliation and cash posting to general ledger and monitoring cash balances to ensure sufficiency in meeting daily cash needs for expenses.
3. Monitor corporate credit card balances to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud; post transactions to the GL and reconcile the transactions.
4. Assist A/R in issuing invoices, monitoring and updating A/R and collections.
5. Maintain six week forecast of intercompany loan and ensure balance within required thresholds
6. Work with ERP vendor to maintain system performance and enhancements.
7. Communicate month end requirements, prepare reporting, and maintain for audit purposes.
8. Assist in processing ACH, check, and wire payments for third party and intercompany obligations.
9. Maintain vendor list in ERP and track spending by vendor monthly.
10. Assist in the preparation and submission of required financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual).
11. Maintain inventory files, analyze purchase and sales transactions, and post to general ledger monthly.
12. Maintain invoicing and ERP applications to ensure inventory matches in both.
13. Participate in annual physical inventory in North Carolina each year.
14. Maintain ERP modules every month to ensure transactions are processed post to the correct period.
15. Assist in the monthly /quarterly/annual closings.
16. Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
17. Analyzing and maintaining GL account transactions.
18. Reconciliation of financial discrepancies by reviewing and analyzing account postings.
19. Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other statements per legal and company finance and accounting guidelines.
20. Assist with preparation and review of journal entries for accuracy and accounting classifications.
21. Maintain fixed asset files and recording of the fixed assets and depreciation in the ERP.
22. Assist with preparation and submission of tax forms.
23. Participate in the process of Price lists and Tariff tracking.
24. Assist with internal and external audits.
25. Participate in the budget process and required reporting to management and corporate HQ. (Accounting and Business Strategy)
26. Manage damaged parts claims. (Accounting and Business Strategy)
27. Create and maintain scrap parts list through plant communication and ERP. (Business Strategy)
28. Input orders, forecasts and slow stock to HQ. (Business Strategy)
29. Calculate interest rates, transportation fees, and agent commissions. (Business Strategy)
30. Maintain financial security following internal controls and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies, regulations and laws.
31. Perform duties as deemed necessary by direct supervisor and senior management including but not limited to Accounting and Business Strategy support.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.

Experience: Knowledge of general bookkeeping, audits and basic accounting procedures including managing daily financial transactions, including expenses, payroll, sales revenues, intercompany transactions and reconciliations, banking and cash.

Skills/Aptitude:

• Understanding basic bookkeeping and accounting principles (GAAP, J-SOX).
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills along with analytical thinking.
• Hands-on experience and proficiency with MS Office, MS Excel and ERP software.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Task oriented with strong sense of priority and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• An ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a challenging environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to deliver and receive positive and negative feedback in a professional manner.
• Accountable for individual goals as well as have the ability to work in a team environment.
• Embrace a changing business environment.

Work Environment :

• Office environment.
• Hybrid work schedule. (Full time office attendance may be required during training period)
• Overtime may be required to meet program/project deadlines.
• Physically able to participate in presentations and meetings.
• Domestic and International travel is required.