Advanced Inventory Accounting Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, provides inventory accounting services to various DENSO locations across North America. Acts as a liaison to resolve outstanding issues. May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Computes cost value of raw material, work in process and finished goods for inventory purposes.

• Analyzes actual cost versus standard costs and prepares variance reports.

• Prepares lower of cost or market, capitalization of variance, margin analysis and other requested calculations.

• Prepares financial reporting for inventory areas as needed.

• Monitors inventory adjustments.

• Works with other departments to improve physical inventory taking with support from higher levels.

• General ledger and accounting activities including the maintenance of adequate supporting documentation and audit trails.

• Assist with the month, quarterly and annual close process including coordinating the completion of accounting activity in a timely and accurate manner.

• Assist with ensuring that all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly with adequate supporting documentation.

• Prepare and analyze financial reports.

• Assist with the documentation of policies and procedures and the monitoring of internal controls.

• Perform other accounting, financial or administrative tasks, including independent and internal auditor information requests for interim and year-end audit as required.

• Assist in coaching and development of accounting staff as necessary.

• Lead assigned special division-wide projects as needed.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferably with a concentration in Accounting.

• 5 years of progressive accounting and/or business experience.

• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS is required, along with an understanding of current accounting operational structure (financial close, gross profit, J-SOX, etc.)
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel skills (lookups, pivot, conditional formatting, advanced formulas, and macros).

• Knowledge of ERP system (Oracle)

• Ability to quickly learn processes and systems.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

• Excellent attention to detail

• Experience in a deadline-oriented, multi-tasking environment.
  

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans

• 401K with 4% Company Match

• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays

• Bonus Program

• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs

• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance

• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs

• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Development and Ongoing Training

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)

• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)

• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
  

Annual Salary: $90,000 – $113,000