Senior Accountant

Hydranautics is a part of the Nitto Group of companies and a global leader in the field of integrated membrane solutions which includes reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration for water, wastewater and process treatment and applications. Currently used on seven continents throughout the world for diverse applications such as seawater desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, wastewater treatment and specialty process applications.
Here at Hydranautics, we believe that diversity is key to our competitive advantage. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. We are proud to be a Drug-free, E-Verify and EEO employer.
We are proud to offer a generous compensation and robust benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance plans, F.S.A. and H.S.A plans, Retirement plans (401k and ROTH), (12) Paid company holidays, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement and career development, Employee Assistance Plan, Pet Insurance and more.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Our Human Resources department is solely responsible for all recruitment activities.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, reviews, analyzes and reconciles a wide variety of routine to moderately complex accounting transactions. Prepares journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations, cash receipt processing, depreciation and accruals, month-end closing and financial reporting packages. Collaborates with Accounting Manager regarding financial analysis, internal and external audits, tax compliance and tax audits. Participates in special projects on an ad-hoc basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares month-end accrual journal entries and reconciliations related to general ledger accounts.
• Produces monthly sales report and reconciliation, analyzes revenue and gross profit trend and addresses budget variances on monthly and quarterly basis with specific deadlines.
• Manages the fixed asset program for the organization including facilitating Nitto capital assets management system, I-BuCS, partners with project managers managing CAPEX project activities and champions the annual asset physical inventory process.
• Formulates fixed assets related journal entries, reconciliations, and property tax returns.
• Partners with Accounting manager in the preparation of Nitto monthly, quarterly, annual financial reporting packages/DIVA and semi-annual budget reports.
• Executes tax research for multi-states, recommends solutions on tax compliance issues and partners with accounting team to ensure issues are handled appropriately.
• Collaborates with accounting team to prepare reports in response to internal and external financial audits.
• Participates in internal control activities, JSOX compliance testing and documentation.
• Contributes to strategic projects and formulates and evaluates ad-hoc reports as assigned.
• Provides training and cross-training to other accountants on various general accounting and tax topics.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

• N/A

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration; 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES:

• Strong working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Sarbanes-Oxley concepts and principles and financial management and internal control methodologies.
• Solid verbal and written English communication skills to read and comprehend complex business and financial concepts; communicate technical concepts clearly to customers and internal groups of diverse native languages, cultures, and technical abilities.
• Strong application of critical and analytical thinking skills along with exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and follow through with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive confidential financial information in completing assignments and abide with the organizations' business ethical standards.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts or interests.
• Advanced use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and JD Edwards as well as other accounting and/or financial software applications
• Ability to enter data with a high-level of accuracy, attention to detail and good follow through and strong customer service skills.
• Proficient in prioritizing work to meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining flexibility in a fast-paced manufacturing team environment.
• Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintaining instructions and procedures manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations; apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Familiarity with Sales and Use-Tax, local tax filings and Government Census.
• Bilingual or Multi-lingual in languages frequently used within the Nitto Group of Companies employees and/or customers, Japanese language a plus.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES:
1. N/A, Certified Public Accountant (active or inactive), a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and/or WORK ENVIRONMENT: (Typical physical demands and the work environment characteristics an employee must meet and encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Position works in an office environment involving prolonged sitting in front of a computer workstation.
• Ability to work under demanding requirements and hard deadlines (e.g., product deliverables).
• Must be able to work extended hours per the demands of the business especially for month-end closing.
• Communication with overseas offices and/or customers in different time zones and across cultures requires flexible availability (possibly early morning or late night) and strong interpersonal skills.