Junior Accountant-Treasury & Accounting Operations

UBE Corporation America Inc.; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UBE Corporation America Inc. in Teaneck, NJ is seeking a Junior Accountant to support Treasury and day-to-day accounting operations for UBE Urethanes USA and related entities.

The role focuses on banking, cash activities, and journal-entry support, with responsibilities across treasury and accounting workflows. Key tasks include daily cash reporting, payment-run preparation, intercompany cash movements, bank reconciliations, and month-end close support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years accounting, treasury, banking, or cash-management experience.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily cash-position and liquidity reports.
• Support payment-run preparation and documentation.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end close, accruals, and inter-company accounting.
• Assist with SAP S/4HANA testing and banking integration.
• Maintain treasury records and control evidence.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA candidate preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Online banking platforms

Job description

Job Summary

The Junior Accountant supports Treasury and day-to-day accounting operations for UBE Urethanes USA and related entities. The role is primarily responsible for banking administration, daily cash activities, payment-run preparation, cash-position reporting, and treasury documentation. The position also supports accounting entries, reconciliations, and the preparation of proposed journal-entry adjustments for management review and approval.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

This position serves as the preparer within the Treasury workflow, supporting the appropriate review and approval process in accordance with the company’s segregation-of-duties and internal-control requirements.

Treasury & Banking Support

• Support administration of company bank accounts, online banking access, user maintenance, and banking documentation.2. Prepare daily cash-position and liquidity reports, including bank-balance monitoring.3. Prepare payment-run support and payment documentation for review and approval.4. Support bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items promptly.5. Assist with cash forecasting, intercompany cash movements, loans, and related supporting schedules.6. Assist with cash pooling administration, including daily balance monitoring, sweep confirmation, and intercompany interest support.7. Coordinate with banks on account maintenance, ACH/wire setup, check services, fraud-prevention tools, and other treasury matters.8. Maintain organized treasury records, bank confirmations, payment support, and control evidence.9. Assist with credit management activities, including customer credit reviews, credit reference checks, credit limit documentation, and monitoring of credit status.

Accounting Support

• Prepare journal-entry support and proposed adjustment entries for review by the Treasurer or Finance & Accounting Manager.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, prepaid expenses, payroll entries, bank-related entries, and inter-company accounting.
• Prepare account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding or unusual items.
• Support AP and AR teams or outsourced providers with payment exceptions, cash application questions, vendor inquiries, and reconciliation issues.
• Assist with audit schedules, internal-control documentation, J-SOX support, and requests from internal and external auditors.
• Support SAP S/4HANA testing, banking integration, master-data validation, and reporting as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 1-3 years of accounting, treasury, banking, or cash-management experience preferred.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system and online banking platforms preferred.
• Able to handle confidential financial information and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or multinational environment preferred.
• Japanese language ability is a plus, but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

UBE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Salary Description

$65,000-$75,000 Annually