What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at TAKEUCHI MFG U S LTD?
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Description
At Takeuchi-US, we provide innovative and top-quality compact construction equipment to customers across North America. We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant with a focus on accounts receivable and additional accounting support to join our dynamic team. This position will offer you the chance to contribute to the accounting processes of a multi-million-dollar company while supporting financial operations with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable (AR) Management:
- Review parts accounts and liaise with sales staff to resolve aging invoices.
- Ensure AR sub-ledger matches the general ledger monthly and prepare reports for submission to our Japanese parent company.
- Handle external customer requests via email and phone, primarily from the sales team.
- Import AR deposits for our largest customer and process daily check deposits.
- Post customer payments from various sources and reconcile against report backup.
- Process credit reference requests, create new customer accounts, and manage miscellaneous deposits.
- Perform daily machine invoicing and reconcile daily machine counts.
General Accounting Support:
- Daily posting of bank activity and maintaining up-to-date bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
- Prepare journal entries for recurring transactions, month-end accruals, and reconciliations as needed.
- Provide company credit card and travel expense journal entry support and reconciliation.
- Maintain foreign exchange balances and assist with state sales tax journal entries.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Support audit requests and provide relevant financial data.
- Cross-train in Accounts Receivable to provide backup coverage when needed.
- Assist with various projects and tasks as assigned by the Controller.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Required).
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in accounting or finance-related roles.
Skills:
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with GAAP and month-end close processes.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for long periods of time and focus on computer work.
- Capable of lifting up to 15 pounds.
Why Takeuchi-US?
- Competitive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD, 401K, holidays, and PTO.
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to work within a globally recognized brand and expand your expertise in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Work-Life Balance: A culture that values work-life harmony and encourages career development.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career with a respected leader in the industry, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a passionate team driving success.
Takeuchi-US is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
