Accounting Specialist II

Company Overview Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso ACD

is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as – 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Manager, Accounting, the Accounting Specialist will handle all duties. This will include daily, bi-weekly, and monthly requirements and vendor interface, internal and bank postings, auditing, research, approvals, payments, follow-ups and so forth.

This position is based at Nikkiso ACD located in Santa Ana, CA.

Responsibilities

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Codes such items as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system.

- Handles all vendor correspondence via phone or email.

- Knowledge of three-way matching system for incoming invoices and all supporting documentation.

- Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.

- Prepares batch check runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions.

- Manage weekly check run.

- Process remittance information from checks, drafts and wire transfers for invoices provided by vendors, reviewing instructions accompanying items to determine proper disposition and crediting accounts in accordance with standard procedures.

- Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.

- Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records, and reports.

- Performs other duties as required to support the Accounting Department.

- Credit Card Reconciliations and concur expenses

- Prepare Accounts Payable accrual journal entry.

- Maintain monthly journal entry log

Qualifications

- 3-5 years manufacturing accounts payable accounting experience

- 10-key by touch

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to multi-task

- Open to change and willing to learn new skills

- Ability to follow up on pending issues

- Ability to meet deadlines

- Knowledge of MS Excel

- Strong organizational and analytical skills; must be detail oriented

Work Environment And Physical Demands

- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop computers and photocopiers.

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Requires ability to use a computer, type on keypad, and answer phones.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Range:

$20.00/hr. - $27.00/hr.

EEOC Statement Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.