Senior Accountant

For over 75 years, Murata Electronics has been a tireless innovator, committed to developing technologies that profoundly change the world around us. Our solutions are inside more state-of-the-art products than you may imagine. Additionally, we enable other global companies to turn their visions into reality – from mobile communications to computers and networking, medical devices to power solutions, smart home technologies to automotive electronics. Our past innovations drive today's technology – and our present innovations are shaping tomorrow's.

 

Whatever the future holds, you can be sure that Murata will be a part of it.

Location

Smyrna, GA

Workplace Policy

Hybrid

General Summary

Assist in financial closings, conducting financial reporting, performing budgeting and variance analysis, coordinating tax compliance and provision activities, and supervising a bookkeeper

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assist closing process and prepare timely and accurate closing package, financial reports/packages (Stravis) on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly/quarterly/annual budget, financial forecasts, and variance reports.
• Assist in managing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, implementing best practices, and supervising/mentoring/training a bookkeeper.
• Support Murata Electronics in the preparation of tax provisions and returns, including the responsibility of timely furnishing the necessary information.
• Assist with other special projects when needed.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities and duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Miscellaneous Job Responsibilities

• Address transfer pricing issues by collaborating with senior consultants to ensure the company’s transfer pricing strategies and intercompany transactions are aligned with local/international regulations and business objectives.
• Assist senior consultant in assessing the company’s global operations to determine the presence of permanent establishment (PE) in foreign jurisdictions.
• Assist senior consultant in performing M&A tax due diligence and short-term post-merger integration efforts.
• Assist in conducting tax due diligence on potential investment and acquisition target.
• Assist in analyzing financial records, tax returns, and compliance with tax regulations to identify potential tax liabilities and risks.
• Facilitate communication and information exchange between different affiliates/teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, tax, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in financial/managerial accounting or taxation. Alternatively, a minimum of 1-3 years of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm. 
• Proven experience as a financial accountant with a focus on reporting and budgeting.
• Knowledge of financial accounting regulations and reporting standards (e.g. GAAP/IFRS/IRC).
• Strong Proficiency in QuickBooks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organization skills and time management skills.
• Research skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g. CPA).
• Knowledge of transfer pricing, cross-border, and M&A taxation.
• Proficiency in Japanese.

Travel

This position may require infrequent domestic and international travel.

Imagine the possibilities as a member of Murata's innovative global team.

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