Manage day-to-day AP and general accounting tasks including processing vendor invoices, employee expense reports, corporate card reconciliation, journal entries, bank reconciliations, intercompany billing, month-end and year-end close support, GL reconciliations, audit and J-Sox support, tax compliance assistance, and process improvement within the finance team.
About MISUMI Americas
MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas.
Impact of the role
The Accounting Associate is responsible for day-to-day general accounting and payables functions, supporting and coordinating the work of the finance department, including AP, travel and expense administration, month-end and year-end closing, financial audit support, and tax/J-Sox compliance.
Areas of Responsibility
- Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports through the AP workflow, including GL coding, approval routing, and payment preparation
- Administer the travel and expense program, including corporate card reconciliation and posting
- Prepare recurring journal entries, including accruals and prepaid expense schedules, with complete supporting documentation
- Perform bank reconciliations and assist with daily cash activity
- Partner with departments across the organization each month to ensure accurate posting of inventory and receivables
- Support supervisors and senior leadership with expense inquiries, account research, ad hoc reporting, and other duties and projects as assigned
- Support monthly and year-end close activities according to the close calendar
- Assist with intercompany billing and reconciliation
- Reconcile and analyze general ledger balances monthly, including cash and accounts payable accounts
- Support financial audits and J-Sox compliance, including maintaining process documentation for assigned tasks
- Support the tax team with ongoing tax compliance activities and related data requests
- Identify and recommend process improvements within the AP and close functions
- Maintain and contribute to the QMS
Desired Traits, Qualifications, Education & Experience Equivalency
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1–2 years of accounting experience handling payables and monthly/year-end closings
- Proficient in MS Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP), MS Word, and automated accounting systems
- Exceptional analytical, computer, and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail, with a habit of documenting procedures and maintaining clean supporting workpapers
- Works well in a team environment and is able to cross-train as backup on team functions
- Able to work with a diverse group of departments and stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- ERP accounting module experience a plus (SAP ideal)
- Experience with T&E and AP automation platforms (Concur or similar)
- Corporate card program administration experience (Amex or similar)
- Intercompany accounting exposure
- Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and foreign parent reporting; awareness of IFRS vs. US GAAP a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.)
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (up to 8 hours per day)
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and operating standard office equipment (computer, 10-key, phone, copier/scanner)
- Visual acuity sufficient for extended screen time and reviewing detailed financial documents, spreadsheets, and reports
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in person and by phone/video
- Occasionally lift and move files, boxes, or office materials up to 15–25 pounds (e.g., banker's boxes during audit prep or file retention work)
- Occasional bending, reaching, and standing to access filing cabinets and storage areas
The compensation range for this role is $50,000 - $65,000 based on experience.
We’re actively seeking teammates who:
- Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company.
- Excel at being part of a strong, empathetic team.
- Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
- Have an ‘always learning’ mindset that celebrates learning, not just wins.
- Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates
We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.
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