Overview
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Accounting Manager? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
Responsibilities
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Shift:
Day Shift
Department:
Finance
Job Summary:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and General Ledger Maintenance. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for monitoring general accounting practices, developing internal accounting controls, tracking high volume operations and assets and developing a strong accounting team. The successful candidate for this position will report directly to our Director of Finance and play an instrumental role in the financial future of the company.
Essential Duties:
Manage daily accounting operations, ensuring there is a redundant process backup in place for every critical operation
Create new internal accounting policies and maintain existing policies
Monitor emerging technology determining ways to automate the accounting process without sacrificing accuracy and accountability
Develop monthly and quarterly accounting reports for the management and executive teams
Implement and monitor the month, quarter and year-end closeout accounting schedules, including preparation of monthly financial statements
Experience with SOX, internal and external audit functions
Responsible for banking and foreign exchange transactions
Coordinate and support monthly financial close, cycle counts, and inventory audits
Reviews vendor invoices for payments of indirect materials, including research, correspondence, and follow-up of discrepancies
Monthly reconciliations of vendor statements vs. PECNA payables
Various general ledger account reconciliations - ensuring accurate financial postings
Ability to identify issues and work within the finance team and other teams to resolve the issues
Assist auditors with any inquiries and samples
Works closely and collaboratively across multi-department teams
Communicate effectively with fellow team members and members of other departments
Ability to use reasoning to solve problems that may arise
Utilize established resources to complete work efficiently and effectively
Timeliness and accuracy of work is important
Other various administrative support as needed
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:
To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Education:
Basic/Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Essential Qualifications:
Minimum of 6+ years of experience in full cycle accounting
Fundamental understanding of general accounting principles and procedures
Advanced literacy with Microsoft Office, especially Excel spreadsheets and database functions for tracking, variance analysis and reporting Knowledge of SAP, Oracle or another fully integrated ERP system is a benefit
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong time management skills
Flexibility and multi-tasking abilities
Detail oriented and highly organized, with a strong analytical and problem-solving skill set
Ability to respond in a timely and courteous manner to internal and external customers
Capable of handling confidential information in a responsible manner
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager/controller
Ability to work with domestic and international teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure
Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
Physical Demands:
Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)
Sit: 75%
Walk: 10%
Stand: 10%
Lift: 5%
Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)
Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional
Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:
Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:
Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits - Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs -Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site Food Options : Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
Free Shuttle : Rides to and from work!
Where You'll Be:
For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.
Who We Are:
Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.
Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.
As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.
Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.
We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
We Take Opportunity Seriously:
At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!
Supplemental Information:
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.
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