Staff Accountant

Overview

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!

Responsibilities

Staff Accountant

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Meet the Recruiter: Amber Smallwood

What You'll Get To Do:

Financial Data Management

• Prepare journal entries
• Process inter-company / divisional transactions
• Verify validity of monthly allocations
• Review and approve coding of operating expenses
• Examine channel partner payment adjustments and post audit claims
• Prepare accruals and other adjusting entries
• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances
• Maintain accurate account and data reconciliation including supporting sub-ledgers, journals, and other financial documentation within a cost efficient operation.

Controls and Compliance

• Insures full compliance with MEI and PNA policies, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Insures protection of company assets in all areas through front line knowledge and experience
• Conduct initial internal control evaluations
• Investigate, resolve or report to the accounting manager any inconsistencies or improprieties.
• Review and interpret accounting policies and procedures

Financial Analysis

• Identify and research account discrepancies
• Verify inter-company assessments
• Define and post reclass entries as needed
• Review general ledger accounts and correct journal entries
• Perform accounting analysis, such as, but not limited to: Balance sheet accounts, Expense and salary accruals, Department expense analysis, Prepaid and insurance, Employee relocations, travel advances, etc.
• Assist in performing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis
• Prepare cash flow forecast and other ad-hoc requests.

Budgeting and Reporting

• Prepare financial reports and related statements, charts, tables and other exhibits
• Assist in budget / forecast preparation

Scope

• No direct reports

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

Education and Experience

• Applies advanced knowledge normally acquired by obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or concentration in Accounting required.
• Generally has a minimum of 2 years cumulative accounting experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems
• Experience with Blue Yonder
• Experience with Power BI reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPsExperience analyzing and manipulating data exported from accounting or financial systems

Key Competencies

• Major Strengths: Learning, Thinking and Passion→Results
• Other Key Strengths: revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, liabilities

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

The wage range of $65,000 - $75,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

​We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!​

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.

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What You'll Bring:

Education and Experience

• Applies advanced knowledge normally acquired by obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or concentration in Accounting required.
• Generally has a minimum of 2 years cumulative accounting experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems
• Experience with Blue Yonder
• Experience with Power BI reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPsExperience analyzing and manipulating data exported from accounting or financial systems

Key Competencies

• Major Strengths: Learning, Thinking and Passion→Results
• Other Key Strengths: revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, liabilities

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

The wage range of $65,000 - $75,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

​We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!​

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.

#LI-AS1

Staff Accountant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMgKm_71qs

(by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic)

Meet the Recruiter: Amber Smallwood

What You'll Get To Do:

Financial Data Management

• Prepare journal entries
• Process inter-company / divisional transactions
• Verify validity of monthly allocations
• Review and approve coding of operating expenses
• Examine channel partner payment adjustments and post audit claims
• Prepare accruals and other adjusting entries
• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances
• Maintain accurate account and data reconciliation including supporting sub-ledgers, journals, and other financial documentation within a cost efficient operation.

Controls and Compliance

• Insures full compliance with MEI and PNA policies, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Insures protection of company assets in all areas through front line knowledge and experience
• Conduct initial internal control evaluations
• Investigate, resolve or report to the accounting manager any inconsistencies or improprieties.
• Review and interpret accounting policies and procedures

Financial Analysis

• Identify and research account discrepancies
• Verify inter-company assessments
• Define and post reclass entries as needed
• Review general ledger accounts and correct journal entries
• Perform accounting analysis, such as, but not limited to: Balance sheet accounts, Expense and salary accruals, Department expense analysis, Prepaid and insurance, Employee relocations, travel advances, etc.
• Assist in performing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis
• Prepare cash flow forecast and other ad-hoc requests.

Budgeting and Reporting

• Prepare financial reports and related statements, charts, tables and other exhibits
• Assist in budget / forecast preparation

Scope

• No direct reports