Hitachi Energy US | Accountant

Responsibilities

• Location Type: This is a hybrid position in Holland, MI.
• The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, exceptional communication skills and the ability to partner closely with FP&A, Finance and Accounting teams to support general accounting functions and corporate tax reporting.
• Support the general ledger and trial balance, ensuring accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial data.
• Perform journal entry preparation and posting.
• Ensure proper classification and accounting treatment in accordance with IFRS.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and analysis (JSOX, Hitachi, and EY auditing).
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting standards.
• Review and approve balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Coordinate financial close activities across multiple entity leads to meet reporting deadlines.
• Prepare month-end reconciliation of all general ledger balance sheet tax accounts.
• Oversee sales and use tax obligations across the North American entities and complete timely filings.
• Oversee property tax filings and compliance with local regulations.
• Maintain monthly accruals and yearly returns. (PPT and BPPT).
• Maintain relationship with Hitachi America Limited(HAL) and complete necessary tax support.
• Support quarterly, annual and ad hoc audits. (Income tax driven, DTA DTL, R&D items tied to HAL SOW).
• Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies

Experience in a large, multi-entity organization

• Experience supporting project-based billing or contract-driven revenue environments.
• Proven ability to enforce policies while maintaining positive business relationships.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, Epicor, EcoSys or similar).
• Experience partnering closely with tax reporting agencies.
• Proficient user of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.
• 6-8 years of progressive accounting and tax experience
• Experience in a large, multi-entity organization

Hitachi Energy India Limited

The business began in 1949 as Hindustan Electric and later carried the names Hindustan Brown Boveri, ABB Power Grids and Hitachi ABB Power Grids before taking its present name.

• Industry: Power and grid technology: transformers, HVDC systems, power automation and related services
• Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland (Hitachi Energy Ltd, part of the Hitachi group of Japan); Hitachi Energy India Limited is headquartered in Bengaluru