Sr. Accountant

Senior AccountantEvery moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we've been committed to improving peoples' lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our dynamic Finance & Accounting team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing financial reporting, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively, and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.Essential Duties:Manage and oversee daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.Conduct month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.Coordinate and support external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.Provide end-of-the-month and end-of-year reports to corporate tax department for corporate tax returns.Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective financial operations.Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities, providing insights and recommendations for financial planning.Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying trends and opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.Collaborate with other departments to provide financial support and guidance for decision making.Support the preparation of consolidation financial closing in Eva-Net and WING and prepare consolidated financial analyses.Summarizing the year-end evaluation report with HR for bonus calculation.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations and best practices.Lead and mentor direct reports. Continuously strive to improve processes.Qualifications:Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Three (3) years of experience leading a team.Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent in Accounting Finance, or related field.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.Ability to effectively present information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors.Bilingual Preferred (English / Spanish).Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Minimum three years of supervisory experience is required.Licenses, Certificates, Registration: CPA Strongly PreferredBenefits & Perks - What's In It For You:Panasonic prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, pet insurance.Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date.Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition.Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.We Take Opportunity Seriously: At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. The wage range of $80,000 - $85,000 is just one component of Panasonic's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.