Senior Accountant

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.


From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.


With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers' electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry's leading manufacturer.

Job Description

Shift: 1st Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Location: On-site (Mankato, MN)

Starting Salary: $85,400 to $128,100 Annually

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

At Nidec, we prioritize our team's well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match of 100% on the employee's first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.

• Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.

• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Position Objective:

Obtain and record financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform and manage monthly financial reporting and analysis

• Complete tax related reporting

• Perform budget to actual reviews of monthly departmental financial statements, including explanation and documentation of all financial statement variances

• Coordinate responsibilities related to internal and external audits

• Perform monthly financial close and account reconciliations

• Load monthly financial statements to BPC

• Assist in account analysis for internal and external reporting requirements

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and long-term financial plans

• Prepare forecast model of key balance sheet accounts

• Prepare monthly department variance reporting

• Partner with department managers in reviewing variance reporting and preparing operational forecasts

• Complete data requests from other Nidec business units and/or departments

• Complete annual tax workpapers for corporate tax accounting

• Assist the Controller with periodic reporting requirements and analytical support

• May perform other projects and accounting duties as assigned

• Complete monthly, quarterly, annual government mandated reporting

• Physical inventory & fixed asset review planning

• Periodic Oracle testing

Experience/Skills:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP or IFRS

• Solid understanding of financial statements

• Working knowledge of sales and use tax preferred including refund and reporting

• Payroll knowledge preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

• Experience with Oracle software a plus

• Excellent MS Office skills, including advanced Excel skills

• Experience developing process flow documentation preferred

• Self-motivated, proactive, flexible

• Skilled at optimizing work processes

• Skilled at managing multiple projects, setting priorities and meeting tight deadlines

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and thoroughness

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication, team/relationship building, collaboration skills

• Strong ethics and integrity

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years related experience

• CPA/CMA preferred

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Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.