What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Komatsu America Corp.?
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Job Overview
We are seeking an Accountant to support our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function by ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering meaningful financial insights that drive business performance. This role serves as a key link between accounting and FP&A, with a strong emphasis on analysis within a parts distribution environment.
The ideal candidate will partner closely with operations to provide financial visibility, actionable recommendations, and decision support. This position plays a critical role in helping the business understand performance trends, improve processes, and achieve financial objectives.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll accruals, capacity costs, and account reclasses.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes; ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial results.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, accruals, and intercompany transactions; resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure financial data integrity and compliance with GAAP/IFRS and internal accounting policies.
- Partner with operations to analyze variances in freight, handling, and distribution costs.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Provide variance analysis (actual vs. budget, forecast, and prior year) with actionable insights.
- Develop and maintain financial models, reports, and dashboards to support decision-making.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
- Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
- Support ERP (SAP) and reporting system enhancements related to financial data.
- Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data across systems.
- Maintain internal controls over financial reporting and compliance processes.
- Support internal and external audit requests on a quarterly basis.
- Document processes and drive standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
- 2–5 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a distribution or inventory-heavy environment.
- Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools such as Power BI is a plus.
Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
- 401k and/or employee savings programs
- Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee learning and development programs
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
Company Information
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.
EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $59,400 - $74,200