Accounting Manager

Misumi USA • Schaumburg, IL

33d • $85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the accounting department. This position will be in charge of establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles in all aspects of accounting including accounts payable, treasury, and month/year end closings. Additionally, this position would be responsible for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance for all financial reporting functions domestically and internationally in relations to IFRS reporting, J-Sox, internal and external audits, and tax compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business related.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as Manager in Accounting area
• Good understanding of J-Sox compliance and internal Audit, IFRS a plus
• Strong responsibility to perform monthly and yearly closing
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word and automated accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Works well in a team environment
• Able to work with a diverse group of people
• Excellent supervisory and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• SAP accounting module experience a plus
• Business level Japanese communication skill a plus

Responsibilities

• Supervises 4 accounting team members directly or indirectly and supports their project
• Oversees monthly/YE closing activities. Review reconciliation and analysis of GL balances by direct reports
• Prepares, reviews and analyzes various monthly financial reports
• Oversees internal financial reporting and cash flow projections
• Supports multiple audit functions both internal and external across multiple periods and objectives (external financial, internal compliance, insurance)
• Maintain business metrics and finance team’s KPIs and leads operational improvement activitie
• Oversees accounting team to maintain Group accounting practice standard compliance. Works closely with Finance team at HQ in Japan.
• Oversees financial control and reporting compliance. Works closely with Internal Audit Team at HQ in Japan to comply all requirements
• Assist in IFRS implementation
• Coordinate with and provide necessary information to internal tax personnel and external tax advisor for Corporate tax filing
• Responsible for misc tax duties – unclaimed property oversight, required payments, general recon review
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by upper management

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including Medical (HMO/PPO/HDHP), Vision, Dental, Life (Basic and AD&D), Disability (STD and LTD), Legal, and Pet Insurance Plans, 401(k) Plan with match, Commuter Transit Benefits, Employee Resource (EAP and GEAS) Plans, Fitness Club Membership, Tax Savings (HAS and FSA) Plans, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees