Accounting Analyst

About Yamato: Yamato is a global leader in advanced weighing, filling, and inspection solutions, with a legacy dating back to 1920. The company manufactures weighing technology used in heavy industrial and food applications.

Learn more at YamatoAmericas.com

Yamato Corporation Offers Exceptional Employee Benefits

At Yamato Corporation, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: We provide 100% company-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance and both short- and long-term disability options. Your health is important to us, and we are committed to supporting it.
• 401(k) with Company Match & Immediate Vesting: Eligibility for our 401(k) plan begins the first day of the month following 30 days of service, with a 4% company match on employee contributions of 5% or more. Best of all, you are fully vested in the employer match from day one.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our employees accrue 18 days of PTO each calendar year, allowing you to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters to you most.
• PTO Carryover Benefits: Enjoy flexibility with our PTO carryover policy, which allows a portion of unused PTO to be carried over into the following year, providing you with additional time off when needed.
• 10 Company-Paid Holidays: Celebrate and unwind with 10 paid holidays each calendar year, ensuring you have time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.

 JOB FUNCTION: Responsible for recording and documenting journal entries, reconciling  accounts, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements and management reports for  Yamato Corporation. Development of inventory controls supported by effective systems and  procedures to ensure both physical and financial accuracy of inventory. The position also  involves recording timely and accurate transactions in the ERP system, supported by thorough  documentation and compliance with accounting standards.  

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Must reside within a commutable distance of our Grafton, WI location to be considered.  

Bilingual proficiency highly preferred  (e.g., English and Spanish). 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Assists in preparing monthly financial statements and all supporting schedules for  Yamato Corporation.  
• Assists in maintaining accurate data to classify labor, material, and overhead costs for  computing unit costs of manufactured products.  
• Performs assigned inventory cycle counts and investigate significant variances to  identify root causes.  
• Maintains the annual cycle count schedule and leads all physical inventory counts at  designated locations.  
• Develops and support inventory control procedures to ensure physical and financial  accuracy.  
• Prepares leasing schedules for the annual audit and manage the company’s vehicle lease  program in coordination with the external fleet provider.  
• Coordinates processing of fixed asset transactions by accounting staff.  
• Provides support with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes as needed.  
• Enters invoicing transactions for parts and machines when required.  
• Processes repair and warranty return items to suppliers for credit and accurately record  all related transactions in the ERP system.  Assists in administering the employee credit card and travel reporting program.  Facilitates processing and auditing of travel reports submitted by sales and technical  staff to ensure IRS compliance.  
• Serves as a backup to Accounting team members.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: No  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Undergraduate degree in business required; a concentration in accounting (BBA) is  preferred.  
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel required.  
• Familiarity with ERP systems; experience with Epicor is a plus.  
• Three years of general accounting experience preferred with exposure to budgeting,  sales, inventory control, income tax reporting, and basic job cost accounting functions.  
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and  coworkers required.