Accountant

Location

Hybrid position in Holland, MI.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Medical benefits starting your first day
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on customized, 1‑of‑1 automation projects
• A collaborative, engineering‑driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter
• Work with cutting‑edge and innovative technologies

Role Overview

The Accountant is a highly skilled individual who will own general accounting and corporate tax functions for a competitive automation organization. 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.

Responsibilities

• General Accounting Responsibilities
  • Intercompany AR/AP monthly reconciliations
  • 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 entities to meet reporting deadlines
• Tax Functions and Reporting Responsibilities
  • Prepare month‑end reconciliation of all general ledger balance‑sheet tax accounts
  • Oversee sales and use tax obligations across North American entities and complete timely filings
  • Annual business tax filings, registrations and good‑standing maintenance
  • Avalara maintenance – exemption, certificate & registration status
  • Oversee property tax filings and compliance with local regulations
  • Maintain monthly accruals and yearly returns (PPT and BPPT)
  • Government tax reporting; Department of Labor and Bureau Economic Activity
  • Maintain relationship with Hitachi America Limited (HAL) and provide necessary tax support
  • Cross‑border transaction support for Finance teams and HAL reporting
  • Maintain VAT/GST/HST activities
  • Support quarterly, annual and ad‑hoc audits (income‑tax driven, DTA/DTL, R&D items tied to HAL SOW)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 6–8 years of progressive accounting and tax experience
• Experience in a large, multi‑entity organization
• 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
• 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
• High attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast‑paced environment

JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10‑panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.