Staff Accountant

REQ: REQ-145532

Finance

Panasonic Connect

• Hoffman Estates,IL,United States

Panasonic Connect - Staff Accountant

At Panasonic Connect, we connect the power of people and technology to change work, advance society and help connect to tomorrow. Empathy, results, relentlessness and teamwork are the foundations of the Panasonic Connect Culture. Our mission is to elevate the employee experience by empowering individuals to use their voice and have a positive impact on our business. As part of our team, you will push boundaries, take action, and face challenges alongside our customers to innovate experiences that define the changing world of work.

Watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoeB34sJFMs&t=1s) to see how we connect talent to opportunity, work to tomorrow and solutions to purpose. Come join our journey!

What You'll Get to Do:

Bookkeeping and Financial Data Management:

• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals

• Process vendor invoices in both Ariba and SAP as well as working with DSC (Digital Solutions Center) and HQ A/P team in all aspects of Procure to Pay process

• Issue non-trade invoices and process incoming invoices with other affiliated Panasonic companies as well as process various intercompany transactions.

• Prepaid expense amortization and other adjusting entries

• Record rep commissions and submit for payment

• Audit weekly expense reports for Canada team and monthly random samples of US & Panamex team to ensure compliance with policy

• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts

• Maintain accurate account and data reconciliation including supporting sub-ledgers, journals, and other financial documentation within a cost-efficient operation

• Support cash management function in forecasting, journalizing and/or reconciling cash activities

• Maintain deferred revenue and work with Service/Sales groups to recognize timely

• Assist with warehouse physical inventories including auditing monthly parts cycle counts

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Perform assigned account analysis on a monthly basis. Identify and research account discrepancies

• Review assigned general ledger accounts and correct journal entries

• Assist business partner or general accounting manager in performing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis

• Produce financial data to complete various tax packages throughout the year

• Monthly and quarterly reporting in VEGA and WING systems

Controls and Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with accounting policies and procedures, internal controls, and JSOX requirement including assisting with annual KPMG internal audit.

• Ensure protection of company assets in all areas through front line knowledge and experience

• Investigate, resolve or report to the accounting manager any inconsistencies or improprieties

Others :

• Assist with bank forms and various vendor forms per request. Assist with other duties as needed.

What You'll Bring

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required. Minimum of 2 years cumulative accounting experience. Advance Excel, MS Office Suite. SAP is strongly preferred.

What We Offer: The salary range of $65,000 –$90,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

• High Performance Culture

• A focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Teamwork and Collaboration

• Rewards and Recognition

• Learning & Development Opportunities Across Multiple Business Units

• Competitive compensation packages

• Hybrid work model

• Comprehensive benefits

• Paid Parental Care Leave

• Educational Assistance

• Volunteer time off

• Total Well Being Program

• Employee Referral Program

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. 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 Corporation of North America.

REQ: REQ-145532

Finance

• Hoffman Estates,IL,United States