Accountant, Senior

We invite you to join Takasago, where you can be innovative and contribute to society through technology. The management of Takasago aims to create a company where each employee can experience a sense of fulfillment and happiness at an elevated level.

Takasago is a major global leader and producer of flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients and fine chemicals. Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in 28 countries and regions, with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices worldwide. Takasago ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Accountant position located in Rockleigh, NJ. Under the supervision of the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the company's general ledger and to ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with US GAAP and in compliance with the company's J-SOX control framework.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Accounting Reporting Functions:

• Assure that all assigned accounts are properly reconciled, documented, approved and are in accordance with US GAAP.
• Assist in all periodic closing processes by preparing and uploading journal entries and supporting documentation in SAP.
• Prepare and schedule weekly payment distributions.
• Reconcile payroll and related benefits to ensure accuracy of the general ledger.
• Prepare periodic intercompany reconciliations and assure that all reconciling items are remediated on a timely basis.
• Facilitate the preparation of loan amortization scheduling and tracking of interest expense.
• Track new leases and ensure that proper documentation exists for Topic 842. Administer leasing system.
• Assist Assistant Controller with capital project tracking and accounting and other capital investment tasks.
• Assist in preparing and/or review of quarterly consolidation package for reporting to the Parent company and external auditors.
• Assist the Controller with preparing the annual consolidated financial statements.

Audit Functions:

• Perform SOD and other internal control analyses for compliance with J-SOX requirements.
• Assist the Controller in monitoring J-SOX Controls and managing the Internal Audit.
• Assist in gathering support related to any internal and external audits and tax requirements.

Tax Functions:

• Provide Use Tax Exemptions to vendors and determine the appropriateness of the exemptions.
• Assist the Assistant Controller and the company's tax advisor with maintaining the Use Tax System and Use Tax Filings.
• With the assistance of the company's tax advisor, prepare miscellaneous tax filings.
• Monitor the 1099 process in SAP, review vendors requiring 1099 reporting and ensure that proper documentation is obtained. Work with the company's tax advisor on annual 1099 filings.
• Recommend process improvements, including automation of various tasks.
• Timely performance of any projects or other duties as assigned.

Team and Reporting Structure:

• Two Senior Accountants share these responsibilities interchangeably.
• Reports to the Assistant Controller.
• Interface with Vice President of Finance, Controller, Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Accounting Staff, Internal Auditors, External Auditors, and various employees and Executives of Takasago both in the US and abroad.

Educational Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA, or MBA with a concentration in accounting preferred. Preference will be given to an active CPA designation.

Experience:

• At least four years' experience in financial accounting, preferably within a manufacturing company is required. Two years' experience in public accounting is highly preferred.
• Experience with Internal Controls or SOX a plus.

Competencies:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.
• SAP experience is highly preferred.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with departmental colleagues and others within the company.
• Candidate must be a proactive, goal-oriented self-starter.

Physical Demands: Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which include a computer, printer, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, telephone, etc. Must be able to work, move or carry objects or materials. Intermittent physical activity, including bending, reaching and prolonged periods of sitting. Physical demand requirements are at the levels of those for sedentary office work.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Takasago's Employee Benefits and Perks:

Takasago offers flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, health benefits, employee discounts to various services and products, and life insurance 1.5 times your salary. When we think about employee success and financial security, we think long-term. Takasago provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program. We hope you will join us and achieve professional growth and enrichment.

EEO Statement

Takasago is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law.