Staff Accountant

Nidec Corporation; Minster (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Minster is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the accounting and finance team in a fast-paced environment. You will contribute to monthly closes, quarterly reporting, and assist audits, ensuring accuracy and process improvements across the finance functions.

The role involves journal entries, reconciliations, fixed asset tracking, tax reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and leverage ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 1-2 years post-graduate or internship experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and consolidation for Nidec Minster and subsidiaries.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations; provide schedules.
• Review intercompany activity and reconcile balances monthly.
• Maintain fixed asset records and track costs for projects.
• Assist with cost accounting, AR and AP duties as needed.
• Compile data for federal, state, local tax reporting.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant

Job Summary

This is a dynamic and challenging Staff Accountant position offering an opportunity for professional growth within a fast-paced environment. You will play a vital role in supporting the accounting and finance department by contributing to critical financial processes, including monthly closes, quarterly financial reporting, tax reporting, and assisting with both internal and external audits.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the close and consolidation of Nidec Minster and its US and foreign subsidiaries, including preparing necessary journal entries, preparing monthly account reconciliations, and preparing supporting schedules.
• Review intercompany activity and partner with locations to reconcile intercompany balances monthly.
• Assist in the maintenance of fixed asset records, including tracking costs of construction projects in progress, and performing asset observations.
• Perform ad hoc accounting duties as needed for cost accounting, AR and AP.
• Compile and analyze financial data for required federal, state, and local tax reporting.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
• Research and interpret accounting data as part of required analysis and in response to inquiries.
• Consistently evaluate business processes to identify and implement process improvements with existing and new systems and technology.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Finance team members and other members of the organization on various internal and cross-functional projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 1-2 years post-graduate and/or internship experience in a similar role, preferably with some experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be detail-oriented, extremely accurate and have exceptional organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel skills
• Self-starter with high performance standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Preferred, but not required:
  • Modern global ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Familiarity with IFRS accounting regulations

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, M/F/D/V

Nidec Minster will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.