Accountant

TITLE Accountant   COMPANY JTEKT Automotive North America DEPARTMENT Accounting   LOCATION Vonore, TN CLASSIFICATION Salaried Exempt   REPORTS TO Manager, Accounting GRADE 305     Summary/Purpose Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.   Essential Duties and Accountabilities: Maintain, analyze and report department costs monthly Lead discussions with the management team to communicate financial performance Maintain the Fixed Asset database. Reconcile and report capital cost prior to capitalization Conduct Fixed Asset physical inventories twice per year Coordinate tool crib asset transition to the income statement Maintain and reconcile cash disbursement accounts Participate in monthly and yearly closing process including journal entry preparation Report necessary cost data to support customer product line reporting Participate in Business Plan and Revised Business Plan activities Support and prepare current data transition to Oracle Maintain Oracle data on an on-going basis as needed Work daily overtime and Saturdays and/or Sundays when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties. Perform other duties as assigned   Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.   Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills Strong PC skills, including proficiency with Excel General knowledge of financial statement relationships Good communication skills, both verbal and written Must be self-motivated, flexible, work well in a team environment, and have a strong determination to succeed Must enjoy challenges and meet planned deadlines Ability to work without close supervision Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems The above may be waived by the department Manager and the Human Resources Manager if the candidate is otherwise qualified.   Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business and 2 years of relevant accounting experience   Work Environment/Physical Demands: Sit with intermittent walking Manual dexterity for such duties as stapling, collating, sorting, filing, typing, and writing Communicate (hearing and speech) with individuals in person and by phone Visually read reports, computer screen, etc. Maintain a minimum of 8 hours worked/day, 5 days/week Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.