Accounting Lead
Join JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, as an Accounting Lead in Nashville, TN as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life. This is a hybrid role and can be located in Holland, MI or Nashville, TN.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Review set up of customer jobs in accordance with JR policies.
- Ensure customer jobs are updated with actual results (hours worked and material costs) daily to allow weekly reporting to program teams and management.
- Ensure jobs status is proper and close jobs in accordance with JR policies.
- Generate and reconcile monthly Percentage of Completion schedule for revenue reconciliation.
- Record revenue in general ledger.
- Assist in weekly cash flow projection.
- Assist in development of sound acceptable credit policies.
- Analyze delinquent accounts and prepare weekly reports on past due accounts including recommendations for resolution.
- Interact with customers to obtain additional credit information to support credit lines.
- Identify problem accounts and provide regular updates of receivables to management.
- Develop processes and procedures for evaluating customer financials and setting and changing credit lines/limits, as well as credit holds; implement liens and bond claims as necessary to delinquent accounts.
- Review customer invoices for accuracy in accordance with JR policies.
- Assist with training and developing employees.
- Initiates, tracks, and maintains all records/files associated with collection activities for each account to include negotiated payment schedules, telephone call documentation and collection letters.
- Computation of salesman commissions reports.
- Other related duties as assigned. (ex IFRS R&D tracking)
- Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining accuracy.
- Ensure a timely and accurate month end close process.
- Training and development of team.
- Accounts Receivable Management Invoicing, New Customer Authorization, Cashflow Forecasting.
- Accounts Payable Management Vendor PO & Inv review, weekly check run analytics.
- Maintain and improve weekly cash flow forecast.
- Assist with the daily banking requirements.
- Oversee employee travel and expense reconciliations.
- Support Fixed Asset and Tax related duties in an ad hoc capacity.
- Manage operational data and maintain data accuracy and integrity.
- Manage periodic audit requests and supporting data.
- Assist in special projects.
- Ensure compliance to company policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee and manage the general accounting functions.
Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
- Minimum 3 5 years of experience
- Preferable experience in automotive; capital equipment or engineering services experience highly desirable.
- SEC and SOX experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Firm understanding of GAAP
- Strong Excel skills
- Experience using report writing tools
Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.
Company Overview: At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what's possible to automate for tomorrow.
Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators. Fueled by Possible. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to jrcareers@jrautomation.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.