SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

JOB OVERVIEW:The position will provide support to the management team. This position will be expected to provide information necessary for timely business decisions. This position has one direct report. This position reports to the US corporate HQ Controller.RESPONSIBILITIES:Be instrumental in creating a successful accounting process, with a cost focus, at a continuously evolving manufacturing facility.Supervise one direct report who will provide support as needed, primarily AP and production order closing.Support the design, testing, and implementation of the accounting system in the ERP installation.Balance sheet reconciliations and income statement account review as needed monthly.Develop reporting and analysis for review on a periodic basis, at least monthly. Assist management team in resolving issues as quickly as possible.Support the financial planning process to develop and communicate manufacturing costs and inventory elements of the annual budget and periodic forecasts.Liaison with internal and external auditors as needed.Partner with product management to confirm product cost.Partner with management team members to ensure they understand their budget, forecast and related results.Be available for calls as needed with international time constraints.Maintain strong internal controls in compliance with company policies in support of annual audits.Maintain fixed asset roll forward for Georgia and South Carolina. Ensure all assets are tagged and classified accurately. Help select and implement new fixed asset system.Month End – Accruals, schedules, journals, analysis of expenses, revaluation of inventory, etc.Other journal entries and reconciliationsOther requests as needed.QUALIFICATIONS:Accurate, detail oriented, ability to prioritize.Experience working with all levels of employees.Experience working with ERP systems.Advanced proficiency in Excel [pivot tables/v-lookups, etc.].Ability to find resolution to complicated accounting problems.Detail oriented.Self-starter capable of working independently.EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, strong GAAP knowledge.EXPERIENCE:Minimum 5+ years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.Cost accounting experience desired.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.Takeuchi Mfg (US) Ltd 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, age, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr