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Senior AccountantHamamatsu Corporation • Bridgewater, NJ, US
Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Hamamatsu Corporation • Bridgewater, NJ, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Hamamatsu is one of the world’s largest suppliers of advanced light detectors and detector systems for industrial, scientific, and commercial applications.

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Accountant to maintain the integrity of our general ledger and financial systems.

The primary purpose of this role is to prepare, analyze, and verify accounts and accounting reports, furnishing valuable, up-to-date information to management.

Location This is a hybrid position, based out of our Bridgewater, NJ office.

Key Responsibilities This role requires a dedicated professional to manage critical financial and compliance functions, including but not limited to :

  • Financial & Compliance Liaison : Serve as the primary liaison for financial, SOX compliance, and tax audits.
  • This includes preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements and supporting schedules.

Monthly Close & GL Maintenance :

  • Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures to ensure the integrity of the company's financial stability and performance.
  • Review, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts, including monitoring the Inventory Clearing Account.
  • Record various journal entries, such as Prepaid Insurance / Rent / Expense and Payroll Entries, and prepare / record accruals (e.g., Import Duty, Commission, Vacation Liability).
  • Prepare schedules for items like Accrued Medical Claims, Prepaid Rent, and Employee Loans.
  • Banking & Cash Management :

  • Oversee cash management and reconciliation for Hamamatsu Corporation bank accounts.
  • This includes recording various payments (Import Duty, Bank Service Charges) and managing foreign currency payments.
  • Tax Management :

  • Maintain a master file of sales tax rates / codes for numerous states.
  • Prepare, file, and pay sales tax returns.
  • Fixed Assets :

  • Maintain the company’s Fixed Assets.
  • Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
  • Minimum of 5 years of current, hands-on experience in Accounting and General Ledger applications.
  • Technical Skills :

  • Experience with SAP Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office Knowledge & Abilities : Familiarity with US GAAP, State Sales / Use Tax regulations, ISO, and SOX compliance.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to consistently meet assigned deadlines.
  • Ability to operate independently with minimal daily direction.
  • Preferred Qualifications Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
  • Experience dealing with all levels of management.
  • Familiarity with Payroll processing and compliance.
  • Knowledge of foreign exchange transactions.
  • Pay Range The target base salary for this role at commencement of employment is expected to be between $74,000 - $94,000 / annually.
  • Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and qualifications.
  • Benefits Hamamatsu offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life Insurance, Vacation / Sick / Personal Time, and Retirement Plans.
  • Tier 1 referral   This position may require working with, or exposure to goods and information that may be subject to the jurisdiction of the US State Department ITAR regulations (https : / / www.pmddtc.state.gov / index.html) and the Commerce Departments CCL (https : / / www.bis.doc.gov / index.php).
  • Hamamatsu is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • All applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.
  • If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.

  • You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at 908-231-0960 or by email at hc_hr_inquiries@hamamatsu.com .
  • Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
  • Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the careers website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.
  • It is the policy of Hamamatsu Corporation not to sponsor immigration visas for employment applicants.
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