General Ledger Accountant

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About AESC US LLC

AESC is a world-leading battery technology company headquartered in Japan and committed to research, development, design, manufacture and sales of high-power batteries for EVs and energy storage batteries. AESC has 4,000 employees and 10 production plants in Japan, the U.S., the U.K., China and France. For the past 12 years, AESC has produced high-performance, extended range batteries for more than seven-hundred thousand electric vehicles in 44 countries, achieving a record of “zero critical battery malfunction.” In June 2021, AESC was again named on the “Global Tier 1 Battery Companies” list by Benchmark, a leading U.K.-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organization.

 AESC invests heavily in next-generation technology to drive innovation and works with its strategic partners to continually push the boundaries of performance, safety and efficiency. Its teams work with strategic partners to continuously improve the company’s global leadership in product development, quality and sustainable processes. Find out more at envision-aesc.com/us

 AESC US is currently seeking a dynamic individual to fill an opening for a General Ledger Accountant based in Santa Clara, CA.

JOB TITLE: GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT

YOUR MISSION:
 
 Responsible for general accounting activities, preparation of financial statements related reconciliation schedules, review of close items and supporting audit and reviews from external auditors. Administers approved accounting practices throughout the company to assure that financial and operating reports accurately reflect the conditions of the business and provide reliable information for effective operations. ERP system improvements and new system integrations.
 
A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Responsible for preparing global financial statement account reconciliations, including but not limited to Accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, intangible assets, other receivable and other assets, other payable and other liabilities. 
• Responsible for coordination with various regions and entities within the company to gather financial data and supporting documents.
• Prepare intercompany transaction reconciliation and elimination. 
• Prepare consolidated balance sheet and income statement line-item reconciliation. 
• Prepare financial statements related schedules and packages for consolidation and consolidated financial reporting.
• Maintains oversight within the Company for the accuracy and compliance of accounting transactions and processes.
• Collaborates with the Internal Controls team to conduct periodical self-audits of internal systems and procedures. Works with Internal Controls to improve process controls and efficiency.
• Plans and coordinates organizational activities, establishing priorities to meet the designated deadlines, goals and objectives.
   

MUST-HAVES:

• Four-year college degree in an accounting related field or relevant accounting education. CPA.
• Big 4 experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS or US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Preferred SAP System experience
• Preferred Accounting, consolidation and reporting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Computer Skills and Required Software Experience:

• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to remain in stationary position 75% of the time.
• Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Ability to lift, push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to bend, lift and/ or twist.

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