Sr. Staff Accountant (all genders)

Nikon SLM Solutions AG; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Nikon SLM Solutions AG in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, payroll support, tax coordination, and inventory accounting in a manufacturing setting. You will work closely with Germany-based HQ and global finance teams to ensure financial integrity of the U.S.

entity and adherence to IFRS standards. The role requires hands-on expertise, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and general accounting principles.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Experience working in international organizations and collaborating with global teams.
• Ability to work East Coast hours to collaborate with international teams.
• Understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting audits and tax compliance activities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; SAP S/4HANA experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting: journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with IFRS and company reporting requirements.
• Support financial reporting and consolidation activities with global headquarters.
• Manage accounts payable, expense reporting, and payroll-related accounting activities.
• Support cash management, banking activities, and cash flow reporting.
• Assist with inventory accounting, inventory reconciliations, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Coordinate with external providers on sales tax, property tax, income tax, and other compliance requirements.
• Support annual audits and provide requested documentation to external auditors.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Support ERP system maintenance and process improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Sales to support business objectives.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Full-cycle accounting

Manufacturing accounting

ERP (SAP S/4HANA)

Excel (advanced)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Job description

2 days hybrid in Long Beach

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Nikon SLM Solutions is a leading provider of metal based additive manufacturing technology, commonly referred to as 3D printers, utilizing selective laser melting and powder bed fusion technology. Our 3D printers are designed to produce parts directly from a variety of metal powders. The customers for our metal based additive manufacturing systems come from various industries such as aerospace, energy, healthcare, and automotive. Headquartered in Lübeck Germany, Nikon SLM Solutions has approximately 600 employees worldwide.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of our U.S. business. This role is responsible for full-cycle accounting activities, financial reporting, compliance, payroll support, tax coordination, and inventory accounting within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, experience working in an international organization, and the ability to operate independently while collaborating with global finance teams. This position will work closely with colleagues in Germany and support the financial integrity of the U.S. entity.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform full-cycle accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with IFRS and company reporting requirements.
• Support financial reporting and consolidation activities with global headquarters.
• Manage accounts payable, expense reporting, and payroll-related accounting activities.
• Support cash management, banking activities, and cash flow reporting.
• Assist with inventory accounting, inventory reconciliations, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Coordinate with external providers on sales tax, property tax, income tax, and other compliance requirements.
• Support annual audits and provide requested documentation to external auditors.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Support ERP system maintenance and process improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Sales to support business objectives.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and general accounting principles.
• Experience performing full-cycle accounting in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience working within an international organization and collaborating with global finance teams.
• Ability to work East Coast hours to collaborate with international teams
• Understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting audits and tax compliance activities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; SAP S/4HANA experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

BENEFITS:

• Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan and 4% match
• Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Gym reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance

Nikon SLM Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required.

WHO WE ARE:

Nikon SLM Solutions AG is one of the world's leading companies in additive manufacturing. Our Selective Laser Melting machines enable the fast, reliable and cost-effective production of high-quality metal components. With our more than 700 employees from over 35 nations, we are revolutionizing additive manufacturing and are a partner at eye level for our renowned customers, e.g. from the aerospace industry, the energy sector, healthcare or the automotive sector.

Nikon SLM Solutions AG is headquartered in Lübeck, Germany, with offices in France, India, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, Canada and the United States.