Accountant / Analyst I

Daifuku; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Airport America Corporation, a subsidiary of Daifuku North America, seeks an Accountant Analyst I to support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. The role reports to the Accounting Manager and involves closing, reconciliation, and maintaining ledgers while handling confidential information.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree (preferred), 1–3 years accounting experience (AP a plus), and strong MS Office skills. SAP knowledge is preferred. Location: Novi, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1–3 years accounting experience
• Accounts Payable experience is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Knowledge/Experience with Accounting Software; SAP preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete month-end closing and reconciliation
• Maintain account ledgers by posting account transactions
• Verify accounts by reconciling statements and transactions
• Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation
• Provide general administrative support for assigned sections
• Maintain confidential information

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Accounting software

Job description

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.

Accountant Analyst I

Provide general support of a financial transaction. This position reports to the Accounting manager. In this role, responsibilities will include the accuracy and timely preparation of Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reporting.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Prepare and complete month-end closing and reconciliation
• Maintain account ledgers by posting account transactions
• Verify accounts by reconciling statements and transactions
• Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation
• Provide general administrative support for assigned sections
• Maintain confidential information

Basic Broad Knowledge

• Computer Programs— Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• English Language— Knowledge of structure and content of English language including meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Basic Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and quantitative competencies
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems
• Possess intellectual agility; readily accepts challenges of unfamiliar task.
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively even when relating complex information. Expresses ideas in a concise and organized manner.
• Strong organizational, planning and documentation skills.
• Dependable and trustworthy
• Typing speed/ 40WPM. Word Per Minute (WPM) is measured by calculating how many words (5 characters/keystrokes = 1 word) you can type in 1 minute.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 1 - 3 years experience accounting experience. Accounts Payable experience is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Office)
• Knowledge/Experience with Accounting Software, preferred
• SAP knowledge and experience preferred.

Demonstrated Physical Abilities: Remain stationary for 50% of the time; move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery; inspect documents; communicate with others through talking/hearing; read/identify/assess forms and correspondence.

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition.

Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.