What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Toyota Industries North America, Inc.?
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Toyota Industries North America, Inc., an American Holding Company providing shared professional services to all North American entities of Toyota Industries Corporation (Japan). The company is headquartered in Columbus, IN with approximately 75 employees in the fields of Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Tax, Internal Audit, Legal and Human Resources.
JOB SUMMARY
:This position is responsible for audit and consolidation, coordination of quarterly and annual financial statements of group companies, quarterly analysis of consolidation activity, developing innovative solutions to enhance consolidation activity, other projects and general support to the accounting team. This position requires excellent and proactive communication with key financial positions within group companies and auditors
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JOB RESPONSIBILITI
ES
North America Consolidat
- ionCoordinate cross company audits with group companies, external audit teams, external tax te
- amsPrepare annual consolidation sched
- uleComplete Prepare By Client (PBC) requireme
- ntsGenerate consolidation workpap
- ersPrepare consolidated financial statement footno
- tesLoad and analyze financial inp
- utsPerform reconciliations of d
- ataRespond timely to auditor inquir
- iesTrain new group companies on required report
- ingImplement reporting requirements for new GAAP standa
- rdsServe as subject matter expert on consolidation activ
- ityCoordinate and attend auditor visits to deal
- ersPrepare / analyze potential impairment iss
- uesMaintain positive relationship with external audit
- orsCreate and manage consolidation documentation of process and procedu
res
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- stemTrain group companies and new associates in Co
- gnosEvaluate opportunities for enhanced utilization of Cognos
- toolUpdate Cognos for new GAAP requirements for consolida
- tionGenerate reports for footnote effici
- encyEnhance Cognos upload capabilities and feat
ures
- OtherParticipate in consolidation discussion at finance me
- etingPerform other projects as ass
igned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND S
- KILLS:Bachelor’s degree in acco
- unting5 – 7 years experience in consolidation ac
- tivityProficiency in Microsoft
- OfficeWorking knowledge of SAP and
- CognosKnowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures (GAAP) an
- d IFRSCPA pre
- ferredKey competencies include: planning and organizing, attention to detail, problem-solving, teamwork, written and verbal communication skills, and a customer service orien
tation
PHYSICAL
DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and communicate verbally and in writing. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 5 pounds on a regular basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate standard office equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and printer. Work will be performed in an open office environment with cu
bicles.
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