Sr. Staff Accountant, NA

Nitto Denko; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nitto Denko seeks a detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to oversee essential accounting tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and budget preparation. The role requires a degree in accounting, along with 3 to 7 years of experience and proficiency in relevant accounting software, including JDE. The position emphasizes detail, independence, and collaboration with teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 3 to 7 years’ experience in accounting/financial audit.
• USCPA certification preferred.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and manage cashflow.
• Prepare, verify, and analyze accounting records and financial statements.
• Assist with annual audits and manage month-end/year-end closing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

JDE

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting period-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, as the role is based at a location where the direct manager is not on site. The incumbent will be responsible for recording business transactions in accordance with Nitto Group Accounting rules, which are IFRS based in order to report the entity’s financial information to HQ in Japan.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Report monthly financial information in the consolidation system (DIVA).
• Manage cashflow.
• Work closely with Manager for the preparation of the annual budget.
• Work with the external tax consultant on tax filing.
• Prepare, verify, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process.
• Maintain fixed asset records and reports.
• Assist with annual internal and external audits.
• File monthly sales/use tax returns and annual 571L property tax reports.
• Perform other general duties as necessary.
• Determine appropriate GL accounts and business unit for each business transaction.
• Prepare worksheet/calculation sheet in order to prepare proper journal entries.
• Analyse business transactions and record the accurate financial data into JDE in accordance with Nitto Group Accounting Rules.
• Continue to seek improvement in current processes.

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred; 3 to 7 years’ experience in accounting/financial audit

Certificates, Licenses and/or Registration

• USCPA (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

• Strict attention to detail; highly organized and efficient.
• Team player with ability to collaborate with teams in other locations;
• Ability to work with confidential information;
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision;
• Ability to work with other functions

Computer Skills

• Proficient using Windows, file management, and system navigation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Team, etc.)
• Confident using web browsers, search engines, online forms, and cloud storage (e.g. SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.).
• Accurate and efficient in typing and handling data in spreadsheets or databases.
• Understands basic cybersecurity practices like strong passwords and identifying phishing attempts.

Physical Demands and/or Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and sit.
• The noise level is usually moderate.

Nitto, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.