Staff Accountant

Nidec Power

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 Description

Shift: 1st Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

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

Work Location: On-Site (Mankato, MN)

Starting Salary: $72,600 - $108,900

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:

Support the organization's government business operations by providing cost-related information and overseeing cost and rate audits in compliance with government regulations, primarily in the defense sector.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure accurate cost calculations and quotes for government products, ensuring adherence to compliance standards.
• Regularly update and analyze the financial performance of the government segment, focusing on cost rates.
• Maintain and update cost rates essential for pricing contracts with the federal government.
• Efficiently manage Government Property, encompassing marking, physical inventory, contract compliance, and government regulatory requirements.
• Lead and oversee DCMA or DCAA audits pertaining to costs, rates, and other financial data associated with government contracts.
• Exhibit expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) regulations.
• Provide necessary support to the Controller and Government Segment leader to facilitate business interactions with the federal government.
• Collaborate with various functional departments within the organization as required.
• Assist in billing milestones and address collection issues as they arise.

Experience/Skills:

• 2-4 years of experience in accounting with a focus on cost accounting, coupled with 2-4 years of experience in government compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Oracle software is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Additional coursework or on-the-job training in government compliance and government property management is a plus.

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