Business Sales Analyst (MAD-FO-OR)

Hitachi•Hillsboro, OR

2d•$60,401 - $83,051•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Sales Analyst (BSA) position is responsible for the monthly closing process, budget process, and financial analysis support. The BSA will interface with external parties and all the departments within Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. They will also create and develop various reports for management within the division.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Three (3) years’ experience in General Accounting or equivalent experience in a high-tech product environment
Experience with budget process
Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel, Word, and Outlook
Experience using Microsoft Windows operating system
Ability to work independently with little instruction or supervision
Ability to perform work accurately, thoroughly, and timely
Ability to think critically
Ability to initiate and carry out change
Ability to self-start and problem solve
Ability to effectively initiate solutions
Ability to stay organized and handle multiple priorities at the same time
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Japanese a plus)
Handle all duties with discretion while maintaining confidentiality
Ability to interpret and respond to general business knowledge practices
Ability to effectively deploy analytical skills
Ability to coordinate well with different departments, groups, and people
Ability to independently follow-up on and resolve issues
Ability to effectively be detail oriented
Ability to collaborate well with others and be a good team player
Ability to explain financial data to managers
Must comply with all corporate safety requirements and directives
Expected to use PPE when required
Follow all equipment specific safety protocols

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP Multi-Tenant Edition (MTE) and Salesforce preferred
Japanese a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor and review financial accounts for reasonableness and accuracy routinely throughout the month
Process closing entries and other adjusting entries at month end
Conduct the closing process, including managing a closing checklist
Research and correct any discrepancies for service-related transactions
Prepare and maintain recurring and ad hoc financial reports, analyses, and supporting documentation to support management review and internal reporting requirements
Prepare monthly variance analysis of divisional orders/sales
Prepare quarterly corporate approvals for expense analysis fluctuation, inventory reserves calculation and warranty reserves
Liaise with our subsidiaries (Ireland & Israel) to ensure accurate forecasting and reporting
Coordinate the budget preparation process of internal divisional groups (i.e. Supply Chain Team (SCT), Service (Svc), and Sales)
Upload budgeted expenses, orders and sales into SAP
Work with Hitachi High-Tech (HHT) to issue purchase orders, change orders and invoicing
Create sales orders, purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices
Work with sales team to ensure accuracy of orders
Work with freight companies to ensure on-time delivery of products
Ensure customers receive the invoices in a timely manner (i.e. post to customers’ website or email)
Investigate any discrepancies within business processes created by internal departments
Validate order and sales achievement reports to ensure the reasonableness and accuracy of the entries
Issue expense purchase orders when required
Monitor and assist physical asset count twice a year
Participate in departmental projects (i.e. process improvement, IT projects, etc.)
Train other team members when necessary
Function as back-up for team members
Other duties as assigned