The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.
We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening:
Company:
Asahi Kasei America, Inc.
Job Description:
We are seeking a detailed Accounting Clerk with a primary focus on the accounts payable process. This position requires the execution of accounting and financial work in accordance with company rules, US generally accepted accounting principles, tax, and other laws and regulations. With respect to the Company and two investment companies, you will be working on accounting and financial work together with the accounting team. Your work will include creation of corporate guidelines and manuals under the supervision of the treasurer or accounting manager, maintenance of accounting systems, work improvement proposals and projects.
If process improvement brings you happiness, and you enjoy processing invoices with speed and accuracy, please apply.
Location: Novi, MI - Hybrid
Benefits
Competitive compensation with bonuses
Great health benefits
Paid time off
Paid company holidays
Strong company match to 401(k) contributions
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid parental leave
Job Tasks
Daily Financial Accounting Duties
Primary focus is to manage accounts payable process, including vendor invoice processing, invoice approvals, and ERP invoice payment integration system
Provide support for accounts receivable entries as needed
Provide support for general ledger adjustments as needed
Tax Accounting
Preparing information required for corporate income tax filings
Preparing information required for corporate sales and use tax filings
Preparing information required for corporate transfer pricing studies
Other Duties
Lead efforts to implement automated payables processing platform
Provide support for travel and expense transaction processing
Support annual audit process for data requests and analysis
Qualifications and Skills
Education: Minimum Associate's degree. Major in Accounting is preferred
Language: English (Business level) necessary
Experience: Minimum 1 year in Accounting Payable and/or related experience
Excel: Pivot tables, VLOOKUPS
Strong work ethic, high level of focus on details
Ability to process high volume of accounting transactions
Strong computer skills
Self-starter
Excellent integrity and communication skills
Work Environment / Physical Demands / Travel
Office environment
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About the company
The mission of Asahi Kasei America, Inc. is to render a variety of services and support to improve performances and expand business presence of Asahi Kasei group companies through such services as market surveys, information collection, various group-wide management, including certain aspects of administrative operations, e.g., accounting, finance, tax, insurance, HR. In addition, the Company supports the group companies for new business entry in North America.
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As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.
