What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Accounting Specialist position at Yaskawa America Inc.?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Accurately track and allocate costs to specific jobs.
- Analyze job cost variances and provide detailed reports.
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with accounting standards.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and manage cycle counting program.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Reconcile inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Calculate and report on the percentage of completion for ongoing projects.
- Prepare financial statements reflecting the progress of projects.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
- Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.
- Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation.
- Implement audit recommendations and improve accounting processes.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting operations.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for accounting tasks.
- Train and support staff on accounting processes and systems.
- Work closely with production, procurement, and other departments to ensure accurate financial data.
- Communicate financial information effectively to stakeholders.
- Provide support and guidance to team members on accounting-related matters.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Precision in tracking costs, managing inventory, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Strong knowledge of accounting software and tools, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Effective communication with various departments and stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data and reporting. Capability to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and improve accounting processes. Efficiently manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of relevant accounting principles and regulations, including percent completion accounting. Ability to work collaboratively with production, procurement, and other departments to optimize cost management and financial reporting. Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights. Ability to make decisions and work independently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Motoman is an EEO employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
