ILUS - Staff Accountant

About Us:

Daifuku Intralogistics North America Corporation is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.‐based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‐house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We  Intralprovide leading‐edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Ideal Candidate:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring Sponsorship 
• Must be available to work on-site Monday- Friday in Hobart, Indiana
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting

Salary Range: $62,000-$82,000K

Position Overview:

The Staff Accountant ensures the Balance Sheet Integrity by doing the Balance Sheet General Ledge accounts reconciliation, verification and validation.Responsible for developing, interpreting and implementing financial concepts by leading the Company’s efforts to transform reporting from Excel to Power BI; providing valuable insights, data analysis, and strategic recommendations for accounting, finance and sales. Support the cost accounting by planning, collecting, and analyzing manufacturing data to determine activity such as raw material purchases, Cost of Sales, As-Sold cost, scrapping, inventory and labor.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us!

We take care of our team from day one — literally! Enjoy a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and future:

• Day 1 benefits – no waiting period to access your health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work
• Short-Term Disability coverage for added peace of mind when you need it most
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% to help you build your financial future
• General Bonus Opportunity based on performance and company success
• Comprehensive benefits that support your overall well-being — because we believe happy employees do their best work!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs the Balance Sheet Integrity process which include reconciliation, validation and verification of the Balance Sheet account, follows up on the issues and actions and reflects the agreed solutions in the SAP
• Leads the data gathering, communicates with IT on developing the datasets and develops the Power BI reports
• Facilitates manufacturing standard cost reviews and leads the PMO activities to timely address the issues and concerns
• Reviews monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting
• Improve manufacturing costs and pricing processes, procedures and standards
• Analyze and develop cost standards for materials and labor
• Analyze manufacturing wastes and identify ways to reduce inventory
• Analyze inventory valuations & revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP
• Scrutinize manufacturing cost variances & optimize profitability
• Assists with monthly closing process; posting journal entries in SAP
• Supports internal / external auditing
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information
• Answers accounting and financial ad-hoc questions by researching and interpreting data

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Accounting , Finance, Computer Science Bachelor’s degree or CPA, ACMA/GCMA, CMA, CFA credentials
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting, finance or digital experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Power BI reports development skills prefered 
• SAP knowledge is required
• Advanced Excel skills are required
• Digital (IT) background is preferred
• Power Automate skills are preferred
• Computer skills including MS Office
• Knowledge of full-cycle accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong team player
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Must be willing to take on additional responsibilities and grow with the team, willing to take a lead to deliver the projects and tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language 

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