Accountant II

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The accountant’s responsibilities include assisting with the various month-end close tasks, analysis of general ledger expense transactions and conducting general accounting functions. As an Accountant, you will also be responsible for providing internal management and project teams with timely and accurate financial reports and analysis. Working knowledge of general accounting principles (GAAP) is required for a successful candidate in this position.

This position is based at Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases, Escondido, California

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct month-end close tasks, general accounting functions, balance sheet reconciliations and expense trend analysis.
• Assist and work closely with the Controller in the timely production of monthly financial statements and analysis schedules for internal reporting.
• Coordinate and assist with all assigned monthly close tasks.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist in accounts payable functions, including payment proposals, check registers and positive pay.
• Assist in the completion of the monthly Percentage of Completion accounting schedule
• Assisting with annual budgeting, quarterly and monthly forecasting.
• Compile schedules to be used by internal and external auditors in their quarterly reviews and year-end audits.
• Utilize computer applications to compile, retrieve and summarize accounting information for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Performing research and analysis as required.
• Serve as a resource to other departments as needed.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting required by Nikkiso and various ad-hoc reporting requests.
• Document processes and procedures
• Other tasks as assigned

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Strong accounting skills.  Familiarity with POC revenue and / or cost accounting preferred. Familiarity with the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to conduct research and analysis
• Intermediate Excel competency is required
• Excellent communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Has the ability to handle multiple high priority projects with accuracy and meet required deadlines
• Delivers quality results in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Goal oriented, high-energy self-starter
• Ability to make varied arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately
• Able to tabulate financial data and compile necessary reports
• Able to work with all departments with professionalism

Work Environmental and Physical Demands:

• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates.  This may include weekdays, weekends and or/nights
• In order to perform the duties of this job the employee may be required to stand walk sit reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop or kneel talk and hear and use fingers and hands to feel objects tools or controls
• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include weekdays weekends nights and/or holidays
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment but may require travel to a client office production facility or industrial/construction job site.  Conditions will vary at each location but the conditions listed above will generally apply
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

Environmental Safety Requirements:

• New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees including Safety Awareness
• All safety related training is provided and tracked by the EHS Director
• Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or a combination of experience and training
• Knowledge of GAAP preferred, including ASC 606
• 3+ years business experience in manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Experience with Percentage of Completion accounting and related procedures is strongly preferred.
• Month-end close process, balance sheet reconciliations and expenses trend experience required
• Experience with SOX internal control compliance preferred
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills is required
• Skilled at completing and recording complex financial transactions. Able to aid in developing information for financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations
• Proficient in using accounting software and ERP software
• Self-motivated, hands-on and ability to learn and grow as a business professional
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with other Microsoft Office applications
• Produces clear, understandable documentation
• High level of organization and ability to manage deadlines and demonstrated ability to consistently manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and presentation skills required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.