Accounting Lead

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The Opportunity: 

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Join us as an Accounting Lead in Nashville, TN as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.  

Location Type: This is a hybrid role and can be located in Holland, MI or Nashville, TN. 

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Review set up of customer jobs in accordance with JR policies.

• Ensure customer jobs are updated with actual results (hours worked and material costs) daily to allow weekly reporting to program teams and management.

• Ensure jobs status is proper and close jobs in accordance with JR policies.

• Generate and reconcile monthly Percentage of Completion schedule for revenue reconciliation.

• Record revenue in general ledger.

• Assist in weekly cash flow projection.

• Assist in development of sound acceptable credit policies.

• Analyze delinquent accounts and prepare weekly reports on past due accounts including recommendations for resolution.

• Interact with customers to obtain additional credit information to support credit lines.

• Identify problem accounts and provide regular updates of receivables to management.

• Develop processes and procedures for evaluating customer financials and setting and changing credit lines/limits, as well as credit holds; implement liens and bond claims as necessary to delinquent accounts.

• Review customer invoices for accuracy in accordance with JR policies.

• Assist with training and developing employees.

• Initiates, tracks, and maintains all records/files associated with collection activities for

• each account to include negotiated payment schedules, telephone call documentation and collection letters.

• Computation of salesman commissions reports.

• Other related duties as assigned. (ex – IFRS R&D tracking)

• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining accuracy.

• Ensure a timely and accurate month end close process.

• Training and development of team.

• Accounts Receivable Management – Invoicing, New Customer Authorization, Cashflow Forecasting.

• Accounts Payable Management – Vendor PO & Inv review, weekly check run analytics.

• Maintain and improve weekly cash flow forecast.

• Assist with the daily banking requirements.

• Oversee employee travel and expense reconciliations.

• Support Fixed Asset and Tax related duties in an ad hoc capacity.

• Manage operational data and maintain data accuracy and integrity.

• Manage periodic audit requests and supporting data.

• Assist in special projects.

• Ensure compliance to company polices, standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions.

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field 

• Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience 

• Preferable experience in automotive; capital equipment or engineering services experience highly desirable.

• SEC and SOX experience preferred 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Firm understanding of GAAP 

• Strong Excel skills 

• Experience using report writing tools

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview: 

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to jrcareers@jrautomation.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.