Job Description

Company Overview

Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.

Purpose of Job

The Accounts Receivable & Fixed Asset Specialist is responsible for accurately recording and applying customer payments, maintaining up to date and detailed accounts receivable records, and ensuring all transactions are processed in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. In addition, this role performs a variety of general ledger and fixed asset accounting activities including reconciliations, journal entries, and asset tracking to support timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:

• Prepares and posts cash receipts from customers using accounting software (Plex).
• Investigates all debit and credit discrepancies and follows-up with appropriate NSNA personnel for resolution.
• Reports on days outstanding for accounts receivable.
• Contacts customer to resolve past due invoices.
• Generates accounts receivable overdue aging report using accounting software (Plex) to identify past due invoices and discrepancies.
• Updates open accounts receivable issues showing status of invoices outstanding over 30 days past due.
• Maintains all accounts receivable files.
• Schedule and lead monthly meetings with the Business Development team to review, track and resolve all accounts receivable files. 
• Reconciles AR Aging to the general ledger and investigates any discrepancies.
• Creates and monitors tooling invoicing and related costs.
• Provides Treasury Cash Forecast information based on AR Aging.
• Performs other month end and year end activities as required to properly complete NSI's financial statements.

FIXED ASSETS:

• Maintains fixed asset records, including tracking and labeling to properly record company assets. 
• Complete monthly CIP, fixed asset addition, disposal adjustments and depreciation process.
• Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary-level account in the general ledger.
• Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation.
• Prepares monthly depreciation journal entry.
• Investigate the potential obsolescence of fixed assets.
• Conduct periodic impairment reviews for intangible assets.
• Conduct periodic physical inventory counts of fixed assets.
• Recommend to management whether fixed assets should be disposed of.
• Assign tag numbers to fixed assets.
• Conduct analyses related to fixed assets as requested by management.
• Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recordation of fixed assets.
• Assist with the corporate SG&A capital budgets.
• Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets including roll-forward, and assist the auditors in their inquiries.
• Provide fixed assets information for Quarterly reporting. 

OTHER:

• Supports year-end audit and mid-year review process, as required.
• Assist in J-Sox implementation and audit, as required.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in processes, systems and reporting through independent investigation and research. Recommend and help implement solution options. 
• Demonstrates effective communication skills when working with coworkers. 
• Interfaces with other departments to verify transactions, report data issues, and determine appropriate action.
• Other duties as assigned. 
• Prepares and maintains Prepaid schedules.
• Reconciles tooling schedules.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college; or 5 or more year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Accounts receivable experience required; automotive industry experience preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standard accounting practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, as well as MS Office applications—including Excel, Word, and email/internet tools.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of the organization’s structure, departmental functions, and company policies and procedures to accurately complete tasks and maintain records and files.

Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/TS/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.

• Adaptation/Flexibility : Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/Results Driven : Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/Decision Making : Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management : Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work : Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.

Additional Information

Work Hours

Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5pm. Off-hours as needed.

Hybrid schedule, 2 days onsite / 3 days offsite

5% international and/or domestic. 

If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required.

If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required.

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DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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