Accountant

Hitachi•Holland, MI

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a skilled Accountant for their Holland, MI location. This role will be responsible for general accounting and corporate tax functions within a competitive automation organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with FP&A, Finance, and Accounting teams to support general accounting functions and corporate tax reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
6-8 years of progressive accounting and tax experience
Experience in a large, multi-entity organization
ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, Epicor, EcoSys or similar)
Experience partnering closely with tax reporting agencies
Proficient user of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting project-based billing or contract-driven revenue environments
Proven ability to enforce policies while maintaining positive business relationships
Strong leadership and coaching abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective management and organizational skills
High attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Intercompany AR/AP monthly reconciliations
Support the general ledger and trial balance, ensuring accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial data
Perform journal entry preparation and posting
Ensure proper classification and accounting treatment in accordance with IFRS
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and analysis (JSOX, Hitachi, and EY auditing)
Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting standards
Review and approve balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve variances
Coordinate financial close activities across multiple entity leads to meet reporting deadlines
Prepare month-end reconciliation of all general ledger balance sheet tax accounts.
Oversee sales and tax obligations across the North American entities and complete timely filings
Annual Filings Business tax, Registrations and Good Standing
Avalara maintenance – exemption, certificate& registration status
Oversee property tax filings and compliance with local regulations.
Maintain monthly accruals and yearly returns. (PPT and BPPT)
Government Tax Reporting; Dept of Labor and Bureau Economic Activity
Maintain relationship with Hitachi America Limited(HAL) and complete necessary tax support
Cross Boarder Transaction – supporting Finance teams and HAL reporting
Maintain VAT/GST/HST activities
Support quarterly, annual and ad hoc audits. (Income tax driven, DTA DTL, R&D items tied to HAL SOW)