Senior Accountant

Opportunity: Senior Accountant at Panasonic

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Your Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to become a vital part of our dynamic Finance & Accounting team. As a Senior Accountant, you will be instrumental in managing financial reporting, ensuring accurate account reconciliations, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, supporting audit preparations, and undertaking other essential accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), exceptional analytical capabilities, and a proven ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, encompassing accounts payable/receivable, general ledger activities, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and meticulously analyze financial statements, guaranteeing accuracy and adherence to GAAP.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of journal entries, detailed account reconciliations, and comprehensive variance analysis.
• Coordinate and provide robust support for external audits by supplying necessary documentation and clear explanations.
• Deliver timely and accurate end-of-month and end-of-year reports to the corporate tax department for the preparation of corporate tax returns.
• Develop and implement sound accounting policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective financial operations.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities, offering valuable insights and recommendations for strategic financial planning.
• Proactively monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying key trends and opportunities for cost optimization and process enhancements.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments to provide essential financial support and guidance for informed decision-making.
• Support the preparation of consolidated financial closings in Eva-Net and WING, and develop insightful consolidated financial analyses.
• Summarize the year-end evaluation report in collaboration with HR for accurate bonus calculations.
• Maintain current and comprehensive knowledge of evolving accounting regulations and best practices.

What You Will Bring:

To excel in this role, you will possess the following qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency in utilizing accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• CPA certification is highly preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to effectively respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to clearly and persuasively present information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills:

• Proficiency in calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply fundamental concepts of algebra.  

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, gather relevant data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide range of technical instructions presented in mathematical or diagram form and effectively manage multiple abstract and concrete variables.

Other Abilities:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Licenses, Certificates, Registration:

• CPA certification is preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Flexible work hours exceeding regular work hours may be necessary to meet business needs.  

Benefits & Perks – Your Rewards:

Panasonic is dedicated to your holistic well-being, offering a comprehensive suite of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Parental Care Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• Educational Assistance
• Flexible Work Program
• Volunteer Time Off
• Casual Dress Code
• Total Well-Being Program

We Believe in Opportunity:

At Panasonic, we are deeply committed to fostering a truly inclusive and welcoming workplace. Fairness and honesty have been core to our values for over a century, and we take pride in our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $80,000 and is just one component of Panasonic’s comprehensive total rewards package. Actual compensation will be determined based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. *The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range or the local minimum wage, subject to applicable minimum wage laws.

We recognize that career paths are diverse and value the range of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences individuals bring. Whether you are actively seeking a new opportunity or just beginning to explore, we encourage you to apply!

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.   

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to contact candidates of interest. All applicants must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Thank you for considering a career with Panasonic.

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