Industry: Chemical/Pharma/Bio
Location: Lisle, IL
Salary: $50K-55K
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Business Level, Japanese: Conversation Level
Detail: Japanese manufacturing company in Lisle, IL is seeking Accounting Associate!
Join one of the industry's most innovative leaders in gas alarm technologies with a proven record of accomplishment and success! Our company is a global company specializing in sensors and alarms used in residential and industrial spaces. We have business with major Gas Utility companies and Retailers across the US. Our company is a leader in gas alarm technology with over 60 years of experience and over 75 million gas alarms sold. Specializing in advanced gas sensor technology, we offer a range of products including residential and industrial gas alarms, portable gas detectors, and odor sensors. Our mission is to create safe and secure environments by leveraging the latest technological innovations in gas detection.
Accounting Associate to take primary responsibility for managing both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable duties.
Our company continues to expand business and experience huge growth. We hope you will join us as we work to make the world a better and safer place!
Job Title: Accounting Associate
Ideal Candidate/Qualifications:
All-round accounting knowledge
Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills
Communication and collaboration skills
Flexibility and motivation to perform general administrative tasks beyond Accounting & Finance
Work in a fast-paced global company, with passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds
Experience working with an EDI and ERP system, NetSuite or equivalent is advantageous
Japanese fluency is advantageous, but not necessary
Role Details:
Support financial manager with various accounting and administrative tasks
Assist with general accounting duties, including monthly closing
Accounts Receivable Duties, including but not limited to: producing and submitting daily
invoices, managing deductions, and working with the Sales team to reconcile customer accounts
Accounts Payable Duties, including but not limited to: process goods and services
invoices, vendor payments, reconciliations, and handling daily inquiries from vendors
Assist with inventory tracking and reporting
Generate monthly sales reports and other ad-hoc financial reports
Provide administrative support not limited to Accounting & Finance as needed
Assist with HR and insurance related tasks
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
1-3 years working experience as an Accountant or similar position
Must be comfortable working in an online setting
Hybrid environment of in-person at Lisle, Illinois headquarters and work from home
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $50-55K
List of benefits:
401(k)
Bonus
Health insurance
Paid time off
Work from home
Opportunity to progress within a global business
Leadership mentoring to ensure you are set up for success
Work Location: Hybrid
