Accounting Manager Job at Murata Machinery USA, Inc in Charlotte

Accounting Manager

Murata Machinery USA, Inc

Summary

Responsible for managing and directing accounting operations including Estimate at Completion (EAC) revenue recognition, cost variance analysis, inventory and labor. Assist with monthly financial reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages Credit and Collections functions.
• Manages Accounts Payable function with 2 direct reports.
• Manages Senior Accountant.
• Coordinates monthly closing activities.
• Prepares financial reports for various divisions.
• Supports budget process.
• Prepares miscellaneous journal entries.
• Prepares and submits monthly and quarterly reports to Parent Company in Japan (MML).
• Performs account reconciliations.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Accounting or Finance; three to five years’ experience in financial reporting/general accounting and three plus years of managerial experience required. MBA or CPA preferred. Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with employees and managers for payroll related matters.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as sales tax, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to work with various computer software applicable to accounting (Great Plains, Microsoft Office software, S/4 HANA SAP).

Physical Demands

Employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, write, type, figure, and calculate, and talk and hear. Employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.