Staff Accountant

Talentify; The Colony (TX); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Panasonic is seeking a Staff Accountant for a hybrid role in the United States. You will perform varied accounting tasks, support month-end close, prepare journal entries, and assist with intercompany transactions and forecasting.

Strong Excel and Power BI skills are required, with SAP experience preferred. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2+ years of experience, with attention to detail and the ability to work cross-functionally across finance, operations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries and intercompany transactions.
• Support BP and forecast preparation for income statement by division.
• Prepare management reports for local and corporate leadership.
• Assist with SOX compliance and audits.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Overview

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!

Responsibilities

Staff Accountant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMgKm_71qs

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What You'll Get To Do:

Performs varied assignments with limited supervision. conducts complex accounting and financial analysis activities. Solve problems with management under new organization.

Accountability

• Assist monthly, quarterly and Year End closing activities, balance sheet and expense accounts reconciliation and analysis vs BP, vs forecast, vs last year.
• Prepare and post Journal entries, process Intercompany/ divisions transactions, validate monthly allocations; intercompany settlements.
• Assist with BP and forecast preparation for income statement and balance sheet by division
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analyses
• Prepare management reports for local and corporate leadership, including international headquarters
• Assist in Fixed Assets control and registration
• Assist with SOX self-assessments, internal controls, and external/internal audits

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• 2+ years cumulative accounting experience
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations. (Accruals, reserves, liabilities)
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis), Power BI, experience with ERP systems: SAP preferable, 3-way match
• Exposure to SOX compliance and audit support activities preferred

Competencies:

• General ledger accounting
• Problem solving, high attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Dependability, ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments and global teams.

Communications:

• Internal: Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, and Manufacturing teams in the U.S. and Mexico
• External: Corporate headquarters in the U.S. and Japan, external auditors, and business partners as required
• Ability to effectively communicate financial information and business insights to various levels of management

Other Requirements:

• Hybrid working schedule (onsite working Tue-Thu)
• Travel up to 5% may be required, warehouse locations, and/or customer locations throughout the world.

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

The wage range of $66,000 - $76,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.

Staff Accountant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMgKm_71qs

(by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic)

What You'll Get To Do:

Performs varied assignments with limited supervision. conducts complex accounting and financial analysis activities. Solve problems with management under new organization.

Accountability

• Assist monthly, quarterly and Year End closing activities, balance sheet and expense accounts reconciliation and analysis vs BP, vs forecast, vs last year.
• Prepare and post Journal entries, process Intercompany/ divisions transactions, validate monthly allocations; intercompany settlements.
• Assist with BP and forecast preparation for income statement and balance sheet by division
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analyses
• Prepare management reports for local and corporate leadership, including international headquarters
• Assist in Fixed Assets control and registration
• Assist with SOX self-assessments, internal controls, and external/internal audits

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• 2+ years cumulative accounting experience
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations. (Accruals, reserves, liabilities)
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis), Power BI, experience with ERP systems: SAP preferable, 3-way match
• Exposure to SOX compliance and audit support activities preferred

Competencies:

• General ledger accounting
• Problem solving, high attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Dependability, ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments and global teams.

Communications:

• Internal: Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, and Manufacturing teams in the U.S. and Mexico
• External: Corporate headquarters in the U.S. and Japan, external auditors, and business partners as required
• Ability to effectively communicate financial information and business insights to various levels of management

Other Requirements:

• Hybrid working schedule (onsite working Tue-Thu)
• Travel up to 5% may be required, warehouse locations, and/or customer locations throughout the world.

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

The wage range of $66,000 - $76,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.