Accountant II - PECNA

Overview:
Join our team as a Staff Accountant II and be responsible for reviewing, processing, and reconciling supplier invoices, ensuring accurate billing transactions, and addressing outstanding shipments and billings. You will also be crucial in reconciling the general ledger, processing accruals, and administering Cost Center and Project Cost tracking in SAP. Additionally, you will provide insightful analysis and reporting of accounting data, ensuring strict compliance with accounts payable processes. Responsibilities:

Company Summary: We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas.

Position Summary: The Staff Accountant II's responsibilities include reviewing, processing, and reconciling supplier invoices, processing billing transactions, reconciling the general ledger, administering Cost Center and Project Cost tracking in SAP, reconciling balance sheets, providing analysis and reporting of accounting data, and ensuring compliance with accounts payable processes. Additionally, they ensure that all financial postings adhere to laws, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Essential Duties:

• Prepare accounting journal entries as assigned for month-end close
• Reconciles and manages balance sheet accounts as assigned
• Create Reporting and answer queries from Business partners
• Complete assigned tasks within deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ensure expenses are charged to the proper department and make any necessary reclassification journal entries
• Ensure SAP ERP data integrity and proper systematic documentation
• Work with systems integrated to and separate from SAP ERP
• Create and manage Projects within SAP Project Systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve invoice discrepancies by working with Indirect Procurement, Receiving, Corporate AP and vendors
• Preparation of schedules and reporting and analysis as needed
• Cross-train as back up support for finance team members
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures
• Support the Accounting Manager’s efforts for maintaining internal controls related to the accounting tasks
• Work with the Accounting Manager and Senior Accountants to ensure accounting policies are followed and procedures are developed
• Assist with preparation of audit schedules with proper documentation
• Assist auditors with any inquiries

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees’, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or similar environment
• Advanced Literacy with Microsoft Office, especially Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to use reasoning to solve problems that may arise
• Ability to work Independently
• Communicate effectively with fellow team members and members of other departments
• Utilize established resources to complete work efficiently and effectively
• Strong customer service skills including excellent verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Responds to inquiries from other departments in a timely manner
• Capable of handling confidential information in a responsible manner
• Flexibility and multi-tasking capabilities
• Detail oriented
• Highly organized and able to follow a systematic method of performing a task
• Strong data entry skills
• Ability to collaborate with teams
• Ability to work with domestic and international teams
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle or another fully integrated ERP system preferred but not required
• Build strong relationships and collaborate well at all levels
• Demonstrate ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments, and effectively manage deadlines
• Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Preferred License(s): None

Preferred Certification(s): None

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Sit: 65%
• Walk: 15%
• Stand: 15%
• Lift: 5%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.: Not Required
• Up to 35 lbs.: Not Required
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

About Us: At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, supporting various electric vehicle manufacturers in their quest for eco-friendly transportation solutions.

This role presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working within a forward-thinking organization that is committed to environmental responsibility and the advancement of green technology. Be a part of our mission to power the future and make a difference in the world of electric mobility with Panasonic!

Supplemental Information: Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

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

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.