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Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated General Accountant I to support the Accounting Supervisor and the broader accounting team in performing core general ledger activities, statutory compliance activities, and monthly accounting operations. This role is ideal for a candidate looking to build a solid foundation in corporate accounting while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The General Accountant I will be responsible for transactional accuracy, timely posting of journal entries, and supporting the company’s internal controls. The role also involves managing prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, and performing reconciliations in line with accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Job Title:

General Accountant I

Shift:

Day Shift

Department:

Finance

Category:

Exempt (Salary)

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger and Transactional Accounting

+ Prepare and post routine journal entries to the General Ledger (GL) ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

+ Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes by preparing schedules and reconciliations within deadlines.

+ Perform daily GL reviews to ensure correct cost center, account, and project coding.

+ Assist in the review and resolution of discrepancies or unusual transactions.

+ Be a finance business partner to other functional business unit representatives.

Fixed Assets and Statutory Accounting

+ Assist in maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring timely capitalization, disposals and correct depreciation.

+ Process disposals and transfers of assets in accordance with company policy.

+ Help track assets under construction and support capital-in-progress (CIP) reporting.

+ Support the Accounting Supervisor with statutory obligations, reporting requirements, and assist in regulatory compliance related to accounting obligations.

Accruals and Prepayments

+ Manage recurring prepayment schedules and ensure timely expense recognition.

+ Support the monthly accrual process by gathering data and preparing journal entries.

+ Maintain and reconcile prepaid and accrued expense accounts.

Financial Controls and Reconciliations

+ Prepare account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.

+ Assist in maintaining proper documentation and audit trails for all accounting entries.

+ Support periodic reviews of the trial balance to identify inconsistencies.

Team and Audit Support

+ Provide support to the Accounting Supervisor and General Accountant II with routine and ad hoc tasks as needed.

+ Assist with gathering documentation for internal and external audits.

+ Help maintain organized and accurate records to support audit and compliance requirements.

Administrative and Ad Hoc Duties

+ Support the documentation of accounting processes and procedures.

+ Participate in cross-functional team efforts and system enhancement projects as needed.

+ Assist with any other accounting-related tasks as required by the Accounting Supervisor or Controller.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education & Certification:

+ **Required:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

+ **Preferred:** Progress toward CPA or equivalent certification is an advantage.

Essential Qualifications:

+ 1 – 2 years of accounting or finance experience (internship or work-study experience will be considered).

+ Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting (GAAP or IFRS).

+ Familiarity with general ledger systems; ERP experience (SAP preferred) is a plus.

+ Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.

+ High attention to detail and good organizational skills.

+ Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Willingness to learn and take initiative.

+ Commitment to integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in an ERP environment (SAP Strongly preferred).

+ Ability to balance competing priorities and multi-task.

+ Keen analytical and problem-solving mindset.

+ Ability to respond in a timely and courteous manner to internal and external customers.

+ Capable of handling confidential information in a responsible manner

+ Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision.

+ Ability to work with domestic and international teams.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

+ Resilient, self-motived, and able to work well under pressure.

+ Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude).

Preferred License(s):

+ CPA

Preferred Certification(s):

+ CPA

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

+ Sit: 75%

+ Walk: 10%

+ Stand: 10%

+ Lift: 5%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)

+ Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional

+ Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional

+ Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional

+ Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

About Us:

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) has collaborated with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic's role at the Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Over the past few years, the Gigafactory has grown to the largest lithium-ion battery factory in the world. Together with our partner Tesla, we continue to revolutionize the lithium-ion battery space and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy and transportation.

Our mission at PECNA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by producing the world’s safest, high quality, and lowest cost batteries. Through this effort we will create a clean energy society and our products will change society’s use of and perceptions of electric power.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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