Sr. Accountant

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America•Ayer, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, assisting with the budgeting process, and assisting with various aspects of cost accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; Accounting, Finance, or related field of study
3 to 8 years’ experience in general accounting and/or cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work independently as well as take direction from corporate advisors.
Self-starter that takes initiative within scope of work responsibilities.
Ability to prioritize work, anticipate department needs, plan accordingly for needs, multi-task and adapt to change.
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across department lines exercising professionalism and strong interpersonal skills.
Proficient computer skills in MS Suite.
Exposure to costing in MRP/ERP required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JD Edwards helpful.

Responsibilities

Manage sales & use tax compliance by preparing various sales tax reports and filings.
Manage weekly cash balance & disbursement reporting.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
Assist with fixed asset management and periodic review of fixed asset inventory and depreciation schedules and create, manage and close capital projects.
Maintain appropriate general ledger entries for accruals and prepaids as well as appropriate balances for allowances and reserves.
Maintain the general ledger account analysis and reconciliations to ensure the account balances are accurate, reasonable and have adequate support.
Manage appropriate month end closing processes and assist with analysis of monthly reporting packages.
In collaboration with the VP of Finance, prepare and issue monthly budget versus actual reports to department managers.
Assist with submission of reporting packages to AHN and AJICO/DIVA.
Assist VP of Finance with external auditors during semi-annual and annual audits.
Interface, report and receive guidance from corporate members in Chicago and Tokyo.
Assist external auditors during semi-annual and annual audits and internal auditors according to internal audit schedule.
In collaboration with other accounting personnel, review and recommend modifications to the accounting systems and procedures and train end users on the new or modified work procedures.
Other duties as assigned.