Accountant II

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries • North Las Vegas, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant II position requires extensive knowledge of accounting and economic principles. The ideal candidate will be analytical, accurate, and possess the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to all levels of management. This role involves performing general accounting functions within the company's ERP System, including preparing adjusting journal entries, accounts receivable invoicing, accounts payable vouchers, assisting with percentage of completion calculations, and completing the general ledger closing cycle. The position also supports outside audits, JSOX, and internal audit PBC Schedules, and will be responsible for completing ad-hoc projects.

Requirements

• Accounting background and experience required, preferably with full cycle accounting.
• Working knowledge of financial strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills required.
• Has the ability to handle multiple high priority projects with accuracy.
• Familiarity with the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Delivers quality results in a deadline driven environment.
• Able to tabulate statistical data and compile necessary reports.
• Cost forecasting and scheduling experience or exposure.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to apply accounting principles to the maintenance of all Accounts and Finance records.
• Ability to make involved and varied arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately.
• Able to tabulate statistical data and compile necessary reports.
• Able to work with all NCI departments with professionalism.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field is required.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel is necessary.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GAAP is preferred.
• Exposure to international financial accounting and multi-currency reporting is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with J-SOX and SOX internal control compliance preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end full-cycle accounting close process.
• Prepare, reconcile, and analyze Financials, including investigating discrepancies.
• Perform bank reconciliation monthly, verify all deposits, and address questions and problems from banking institutions.
• Perform all functions relating to Accounts Receivable such as receiving and posting cash and collection on outstanding accounts.
• Manage all aspects of customer invoicing including billings, collections, posting payments, investigating disputes and charge backs settlements.
• Maintain accounting records for fixed assets.
• Assist external and internal auditors with quarterly and year-end audit by preparing schedules, invoices, providing explanation of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.
• Perform accounts payable duties such as verifying all invoices for payment, ensuring expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts.
• Prepare state sales and use tax reports.
• Maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material.
• Update records as necessary.
• Analysis of POC inputs (costs), outputs (revenues) and Gross Margins.
• Support the project team by analyzing vendors % of completion for POC (ASC 606).
• Lead J-SOX compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with Project Managers (PM’s), procurement, and engineering to develop and maintain monthly project cost forecasts.
• Identify and document claims to customers on behalf of project managers due to delays or scope changes.
• Create tracking mechanisms or tools.

Benefits

• New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness
• All safety related training is provided and tracked by the EHS Director
• Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis
• Employees are required to wear Nikkiso provided PPE as/when needed. PPE’s include, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats & dust masks.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.
• Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level