Accountant

Job Description Job Description PURPOSE The purpose of the Accountant I is responsible for completion and maintenance of general ledgers and financial reports. This role has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. This position relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Intercompany Accounting - Reconcile all Intercompany Accounts Payable and Receivables with SMC affiliates and confirm balances with SMC affiliates on a monthly basis - Maintain Intercompany schedules of Sales, Purchases, Income, and Expense to support annual audit disclosure requirements - Process all Intercompany Invoicing, Receipts, and Payments - Prepare all entries to Intercompany Clearing accounts Property and Equipment Accounting - Setup and maintain all fixed assets in SMC Fixed Asset System - Maintain detailed depreciation lapse schedules by cost center - Maintain detailed listing of assts by cost center - Reconcile Fixed Asset sub-ledger to General Ledger - Maintain schedule of Fixed Asset additions, retirements, disposals and related gains/losses - Maintain monthly Fixed Asset roll forward schedules - Assist with annual fixed asset inventory and audit - Analyze Expensed Equipment and Rental Expense accounts on a monthly basis General Ledger Accounting - Process monthly closing journal entries and required accruals - Reconcile Balance Sheet general ledger accounts on a monthly basis - Financial Management projects as assigned by Assistant Controller Financial Reporting - External Financial Reporting including Parent Company J-Form and External Audit/Review - Monthly Corporate Level Trial Balance reconciliation and Financial Statement preparation - Prepare analytical schedules required for External Audit and Review - Monthly and annual Governmental Reporting Tax Reporting - Daily and Monthly Sales/Use Tax Assessment, Client Assistance, Compliance, and Reconciliation - Annual Federal, State, and Local Income Tax Return Client Assistance Preparation - Annual Property Tax Client Assistance Preparation - Annual Expatriate Income Tax: Taxable fringe benefits Client Assistance Preparation, Quarterly Estimated Payments (if needed) - Annual Business Licensing and Registration Requirements PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT - Lifting of "banker's boxes" with varying weight up to 50 pounds - Fast Paced Corporate Culture with high profile deadlines - Office Environment - Sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor's degree in Accounting required - 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and performance required - Manufacturing experience a plus Company Description SMC Corporation of America is a part of a global organization that supports our customers in every industrialized country and is the U.S. subsidiary of SMC Corporation based in Japan. Since its establishment, SMC has been a leader in pneumatic technology, providing the various industries with technology and products to support automation based on the guiding principle of "contributing to automation labor savings in industry." Over the past 50+ years, SMC's products have become established as a recognized international brand through sales, technical, supply and after sale services in world markets. Sales have grown to achieve a 30% global market share. Subsidiaries and joint ventures have been setup in a total of 53 countries. Production facilities are located in 30 countries. In addition, a sales network extends throughout 83 countries, with local services in 500 locations. SMC offers technology accumulated through the years, engineers that bring it to life in new products, production capacity which can deliver a variety of products in a short time, and an extensive sales network in the U.S. and throughout the world. With its goal of ever more advanced automation, and using its many achievements as a base, SMC is developing high-quality, highly reliable products to contribute to automation in industry, as well as in familiar areas of everyday life. Company Description SMC Corporation of America is a part of a global organization that supports our customers in every industrialized country and is the U.S. subsidiary of SMC Corporation based in Japan. Since its establishment, SMC has been a leader in pneumatic technology, providing the various industries with technology and products to support automation based on the guiding principle of "contributing to automation labor savings in industry." Over the past 50+ years, SMC's products have become established as a recognized international brand through sales, technical, supply and after sale services in world markets. Sales have grown to achieve a 30% global market share.\r \r Subsidiaries and joint ventures have been setup in a total of 53 countries. Production facilities are located in 30 countries. In addition, a sales network extends throughout 83 countries, with local services in 500 locations. SMC offers technology accumulated through the years, engineers that bring it to life in new products, production capacity which can deliver a variety of products in a short time, and an extensive sales network in the U.S. and throughout the world.\r \r With its goal of ever more advanced automation, and using its many achievements as a base, SMC is developing high-quality, highly reliable products to contribute to automation in industry, as well as in familiar areas of everyday life.