Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mazda North American Operations is hiring an Accountant to support accurate financial transaction recording and reporting in accordance with GAAP and accounting policies. The role focuses on accounting close, reconciliations, financial transaction processes, reporting, process improvements, and internal and external audit support.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and record journal entries in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Compile, analyze, and validate financial data to support accurate and timely accounting close process
- Prepare and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting requirements
- Record, validate, and maintain accounting transactions in the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Support accounting operations by monitoring transaction activity, validating system interfaces, and researching and resolving discrepancies
- Process and support billing, collections, account reclassifications, and other accounting transactions as assigned
- Prepare and maintain documentation supporting accounting transactions, processes, and procedures
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems and assist with implementing enhancements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting schedules, account reconciliations, fluctuation analyses, and requested documentation
- Compile, maintain, and substantiate financial transactions with appropriate supporting records and audit evidence
- Respond to auditor inquiries and support the timely completion of audit activities
- Assist with J-SOX testing, documentation, and compliance activities to support internal control requirements
- Prepare accurate, timely, and relevant financial information, reports, and analyses to support business and accounting requirements
- Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting, analysis, and special projects as needed
- Adhere to established internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and maintain financial integrity
- Participate in cross-training initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support departmental objectives and knowledge sharing
- Maintain current professional and technical knowledge through continuing education, training, and development opportunities
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Comply with all policies and standards
- The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job
Skills
- 2+ years of Accounting experience required
- An equivalent mix of education, training, and/or work experience may be considered in place of a degree Required
- Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting practices, and financial reporting requirements required (Awareness-Developing)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including the use of formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting tools required (Developing-Intermediate)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and communicate financial information clearly required (Developing-Intermediate)
- Ability to document processes, identify improvement opportunities, and support continuous process enhancements required (Developing-Intermediate)
- Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities, organize workload and meet deadlines required (Developing-Intermediate)
- Ability to prepare, analyze, and reconcile financial data with accuracy and attention to detail required (Developing-Intermediate)
- Stationary Position/Seated: Constantly
- Communicate/Talking: Constantly
- Communicate/Hearing: Constantly
- Repetitive Motions: Constantly
- Coordination: Frequently
- Seeing/Observing: Constantly
- 10% Flying Domestic: Essential
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Accounting Preferred
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Business Administration/Management Preferred
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Economics Preferred
- Knowledge of accounting systems; SAP experience preferred (Awareness-Developing)
Benefits
- Remote work supported in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin
- Continuing education, training, and development opportunities
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