Accountant II

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries • Escondido, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The accountant’s responsibilities include assisting with the various month-end close tasks, analysis of general ledger expense transactions and conducting general accounting functions. As an Accountant, you will also be responsible for providing internal management and project teams with timely and accurate financial reports and analysis. Working knowledge of general accounting principles (GAAP) is required for a successful candidate in this position. This position is based at Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases, Escondido, California.

Requirements

• Strong accounting skills.
• Familiarity with the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to conduct research and analysis.
• Intermediate Excel competency is required.
• Excellent communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Has the ability to handle multiple high priority projects with accuracy and meet required deadlines.
• Delivers quality results in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Goal oriented, high-energy self-starter.
• Ability to make varied arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately.
• Able to tabulate financial data and compile necessary reports.
• Able to work with all departments with professionalism.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or a combination of experience and training.
• 3+ years business experience in manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Month-end close process, balance sheet reconciliations and expenses trend experience required.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills is required.
• Skilled at completing and recording complex financial transactions.
• Able to aid in developing information for financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficient in using accounting software and ERP software.
• Self-motivated, hands-on and ability to learn and grow as a business professional.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with other Microsoft Office applications.
• Produces clear, understandable documentation.
• High level of organization and ability to manage deadlines and demonstrated ability to consistently manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and presentation skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with POC revenue and / or cost accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP preferred, including ASC 606.
• Experience with Percentage of Completion accounting and related procedures is strongly preferred.
• Experience with SOX internal control compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct month-end close tasks, general accounting functions, balance sheet reconciliations and expense trend analysis.
• Assist and work closely with the Controller in the timely production of monthly financial statements and analysis schedules for internal reporting.
• Coordinate and assist with all assigned monthly close tasks.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist in accounts payable functions, including payment proposals, check registers and positive pay.
• Assist in the completion of the monthly Percentage of Completion accounting schedule.
• Assisting with annual budgeting, quarterly and monthly forecasting.
• Compile schedules to be used by internal and external auditors in their quarterly reviews and year-end audits.
• Utilize computer applications to compile, retrieve and summarize accounting information for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Performing research and analysis as required.
• Serve as a resource to other departments as needed.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting required by Nikkiso and various ad-hoc reporting requests.
• Document processes and procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

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