Business Sales Analyst (MAD-FO-OR)

Hitachi, Ltd.; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR seeks a Business Sales Analyst to support monthly closing, budgeting, and financial analysis within MAD division. This role interfaces with multiple departments and external parties to deliver accurate reports.

Responsibilities include monitoring accounts, preparing variances, coordinating SAP budgets, issuing PO and invoices, and contributing to process improvements. Travel up to 10% with hybrid onsite/remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Three years’ experience in General Accounting or equivalent in a high-tech product environment.
• Experience with SAP MTE and Salesforce preferred; proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review financial accounts for reasonableness and accuracy monthly.
• Process closing entries and manage a month-end closing checklist.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses of divisional orders/sales.
• Coordinate budget preparation and upload expenses into SAP.
• Issue purchase orders and invoicing; support sales administration.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

English communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP MTE

Salesforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

POSITION: Business Sales Analyst

DIVISION: Metrology and Analysis Systems Division (MAD)

COMPANY: Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. ("HTA")

LOCATION: Hillsboro, OR

TRAVEL: Up to 10%

REMOTE WORK: Hybrid (+50% Onsite) – Onsite 70% / Remote 30%

EXPECTED PAY RANGE: $60,401 - $83,051 annually

This pay range is for the position’s base pay only. This position may be eligible for other compensation including incentive pay and/or allowances. Candidates will receive additional information during the interview and selection process.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Business Sales Analyst (BSA) position is responsible for monthly closing process, budget process, and financial analysis support. The BSA will interface with external parties and all the departments within Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. They will also create and develop various reports for management within the division.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Closing Process

• Monitor and review financial accounts for reasonableness and accuracy routinely throughout the month
• Process closing entries and other adjusting entries at month end
• Conduct the closing process, including managing a closing checklist
• Research and correct any discrepancies for service-related transactions
• Prepare and maintain recurring and ad hoc financial reports, analyses, and supporting documentation to support management review and internal reporting requirements

Financial Analyst

• Prepare monthly variance analysis of divisional orders/sales
• Prepare quarterly corporate approvals for expense analysis fluctuation, inventory reserves calculation and warranty reserves
• Liaise with our subsidiaries (Ireland & Israel) to ensure accurate forecasting and reporting

Budget Process

• Coordinate the budget preparation process of internal divisional groups (i.e. Supply Chain Team (SCT), Service (Svc), and Sales)
• Upload budgeted expenses, orders and sales into SAP

Sales Administration Functions

• Work with Hitachi High-Tech (HHT) to issue purchase orders, change orders and invoicing
• Create sales orders, purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices
• Work with sales team to ensure accuracy of orders
• Work with freight companies to ensure on-time delivery of products
• Ensure customers receive the invoices in a timely manner (i.e. post to customers’ website or email)
• Investigate any discrepancies within business processes created by internal departments
• Validate order and sales achievement reports to ensure the reasonableness and accuracy of the entries
• Issue expense purchase orders when required

Miscellaneous Items/Projects

• Monitor and assist physical asset count twice a year
• Participate in departmental projects (i.e. process improvement, IT projects, etc.)
• Train other team members when necessary
• Function as back-up for team members
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, LICENSES, and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE and TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Three (3) years’ experience in General Accounting or equivalent experience in a high-tech product environment
• Experience with SAP Multi-Tenant Edition (MTE) and Salesforce preferred
• Experience with budget process
• Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience using Microsoft Windows operating system
• Up to 10% travel required

SKILLS and ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS / SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work independently with little instruction or supervision
• Ability to perform work accurately, thoroughly, and timely
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to initiate and carry out change
• Ability to self-start and problem solve
• Ability to effectively initiate solutions
• Ability to stay organized and handle multiple priorities at the same time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Japanese a plus)
• Handle all duties with discretion while maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to interpret and respond to general business knowledge practices
• Ability to effectively deploy analytical skills
• Ability to coordinate well with different departments, groups, and people
• Ability to independently follow-up on and resolve issuesAbility to effectively be detail oriented
• Ability to collaborate well with others and be a good team player
• Ability to explain financial data to managers
• Must comply with all corporate safety requirements and directives
• Expected to use PPE when required
• Follow all equipment specific safety protocols

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunities for qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as natural hairstyle), color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), marital status, registered domestic partner status, family status, military and veteran status, domestic violence victim status, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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