Accountant II - MIT

Summary Contract‑to‑hire position responsible for monthly closing, preparing, and analyzing financial reports including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements, and reporting them to the Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Monthly accounting activities including but not limited to accounts receivable/accounts payable processing, fixed assets, prepaid amortization. Bank reconciliation. Sales tax exemption certificate processing and sales tax filings. Assist in reporting monthly financial statements (BS, PL, CF), including journal entries and account reconciliations. Assist in reporting monthly inventory calculation. Assist in reporting quarterly financial statements to shareholders (Mitsui Tokyo). Assist in internal & external audit requests for information. Assist in preparation of tax returns. Assist in internal control assessment and improvement. Assist in creating, updating, and analyzing budgets and forecasts. Communicate with concerned personnel within the company, parent company, external auditor, tax advisor, accounting advisor, project partner, and vendor to complete tasks. Assist with other activities as needed. Required Skills & Abilities Strong analytical mindset to understand business substance and support accounting judgment in non‑routine situations. Ability to work with large datasets, identify relevant information, and carry analysis through with responsibility and follow‑through. Able to work independently or with little or no supervision, responsively and initiatively. Basic business skills and knowledge (understanding normal business flow and ability to understand business documents such as contracts, invoices, and official letters). Motivation to learn complex accounting areas such as fixed assets, revenue recognition for power generation, hedge accounting, and long‑term contract valuation, with guidance. System experience with Microsoft Dynamics, preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Power Query (use of AI support is acceptable), and optimize worksheets. Able to look for improving process and productivity, and to work independently with attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively, including explaining accounting conclusions and data analysis. Ability to adapt to a cross‑cultural environment. Education & Experience More than 2 years direct experience in accounting required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required. Language Skills Fluent verbal and written skills in English. Licences, Certificates, Registrations None. Work Environment & Physical Demands The job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Physical demands include: Prolonged periods of sitting and may need to routinely move around to communicate with different groups. Disclaimer This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job‑related instructions as requested by their leader, subject to reasonable accommodation. MEMS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mitsui & Co. Energy Marketing and Services (USA), Inc.