Accountant II - MIT

Accountant II MIT•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Accountant is responsible for monthly closing, preparing, and analyzing financial reports including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements and reports them to the Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager.

Requirements

Strong analytical mindset to understand business substance supports accounting judgment in non-routine situations.
Ability to work with large datasets, identify relevant information, and carry analysis through with responsibility and follow through.
Able to work independently or with little or no supervision, responsively and initiatively
Basic business skills and knowledge (understanding normal business flow and ability to understand business documents such as contracts, invoices, and official letters)
Motivation to learn complex accounting areas such as fixed assets, revenue recognition for power generation, hedge accounting, and long-term contract valuation, with guidance
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, includes Power Query (use of AI support is acceptable), and optimize worksheets
Able to look for improving process and productivity, and to work independently with attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively, including explaining accounting conclusions and data analysis
Ability to adapt to a cross-cultural environment
More than 2 years direct experience in Accounting required.
Bachelor�s Degree in Accounting or related field required
Fluent verbal and written skills in English.

Nice To Haves

System experience with Microsoft Dynamics, preferred

Responsibilities

Monthly accounting activities including but not limited to Accounts receivable/Accounts payable processing, Fixed Assets, Prepaid amortization.
Bank reconciliation
Sales tax exemption certificate process and sales tax filings
Assist in reporting monthly Financial Statement (BS/ PL/CF), including journal entries and account reconciliations
Assist in reporting monthly Inventory calculation
Assist in reporting quarterly financial statement to Shareholders (Mitsui Tokyo)
Assist in internal & external audit request for information
Assist in preparation of tax return
Assists in internal control assessment and improvement
Assists in creating, updating and analyzing budget and forecast
Communicates with concerned personnel within the company, parent company, external auditor / tax advisor / accounting advisor, project partner / vendor to complete tasks
Assist with other activities as needed