AESC is looking to add a Sr. General Ledger Accountant to our team in Smyrna, TN. 

• Full-Time
• Hybrid/On-site 
• 3-4 days a week onsite

About AESC US LLC 

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. 

About the Role

Responsible for general accounting activities, preparation of financial statements, related reconciliation schedules, review of close items, and supporting audit and reviews from internal and 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.
 

Your Team

You will be reporting to the Finance Manager of the Smyrna facility. You will collaborate closely with a group of dedicated professionals, each contributing their unique skills and expertise to our collective success. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead, mentor, and collaborate with your colleagues to drive impactful results. Our team values creativity, initiative, and a collaborative spirit, and we look forward to welcoming you to this dynamic work family where your contributions will play a vital role in achieving our common goals.

What You Will Do 

• Monthly, Quarter, and Year-End Accounting close
  • Posting routing and non-routine journal entries, adjustments, and accruals to ensure compliance to global accounting standards
  • Reconciliation of various GL accounts to ensure accuracy of financial statements and improve understanding and visibility into the trial balance
  • Ensuring the company remains statutory compliant with local and federal governments
  • Consistent process improvement to increasing the timeliness and reliability of financial information shared with internal and external stakeholders
• Financial Reporting
  • Conduct in-depth financial analysis to assess the company’s performance including variance analysis, trend analysis, scenario modeling.
  • Submission of financial results and performance to internal and external stakeholders
  • Providing analysis and commentary to improve understanding of company performance to site level and regional leadership.
• Process Improvement
  • Increase the timeliness and reliability of financial information shared with internal and external stakeholders and reduce risk by monitoring, improving and creating new processes.
  • Working with other stakeholders and groups as a financial partner on various projects to ensure the organization remains competitive and profitable.

What You Need

• Four-year college degree in an accounting related field or relevant accounting education. 
• CPA preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• SAP system experience
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS or US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 

What is “Nice to Have”?

• Accounting, consolidation, and reporting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

What We Offer 

Welcome to our state-of-the-art Gigafactory where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges along