What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.?
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and budgets.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision, yet work well in a team environment.
- Perform month-end and year-end close processes.
- Highly organized, with ability to demonstrate attention to detail, multi-tasking and good recordkeeping.
- Reconcile bank statements and ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
- Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
- Quick learner who can apply new job-related information.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Provide support during audits and prepare audit schedules as required.
- Utilize accounting software and tools to maintain financial data and generate reports.
- Stay updated on industry trends and changes in accounting regulations.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Previous experience in accounting for retail finance or related financial services is mandatory.
- CPA certification is preferred.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a financial lending company or related industry.
- Proficiency in accounting software, specifically SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Experience with accounting standards for loan loss reserve.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Research and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on-site at our Foothill Ranch, CA office.
- Familiarity with the specific accounting practices related to financial lending companies is highly preferred.
- All other job duties assigned.
Profile Differentiators:
- Experience in founding, co-founding or working in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Experience in Powersports Finance Industry (motorcycle, ATVs UTVs, PWCs)
- Experience in a FinTech startup.
- Advanced Professional degree
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $85,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity:
KMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with KMRF is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
