Financial Accountant

Bastian Solutions, a division of Toyota Automated Logistics, is looking for a Financial Account. The Financial Accountant will work as part of the overall Corporate Accounting team, reporting to the Controller and partnering with members of Corporate Accounting, FP&A, and Operations across the organization. This individual will be a key contributor to the Corporate Accounting team and involved in the overall ownership of Bastian Solutions books, reporting, and controls environment. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with overall Corporate Accounting team to execute on month-end close accounting procedures, including but not limited to closure of ERP Modules, recording of manual journal entries, and key account reconciliations
• Assist with daily bank reporting including cash application and working with AR/Collections for proper settlements to customers receivable accounts
• Run, analyze, and maintain reporting of key financial information, metrics, and performance dashboards
• Perform detailed review of financial results vs. expectations, prior periods, and standard KPIs – researching where appropriate and providing analysis to stakeholders
• Use understanding of accounting, best practices, and the business in general to provide input and analysis around key business decisions
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and deep dives into financial results and related processes as needed when independently identified or requested by leadership and/or teammates
• Keep current with changing accounting regulations and ensure Bastian Solutions follows changes and/or when encountering new transactions or situations
• Take ownership of function through identification and implementation of Kaizen opportunities and other common sense continuous improvement efforts, partnering with support functions where appropriate
• Work with Project Accounting organization to ensure compliance with key controls and accurate results from project accounting activities during the period
• Contribute to overall mitigation of business and control risks
• Support the organic and integrated growth of the organization through creation of scalable relevant standard operating procedures
• Work with Internal and External Audit partners to ensure compliance with JSOX requirements around the design and operating effectiveness of key controls
• Contribute to the successful completion of the overall financial statement audit and associated reviews, testing, and other efforts
• Meet with Business Unit leadership across the organization to review results, forecasts, and risks and opportunities when appropriate
• Timely execution of specific task list items and scheduled reports
• Administrative duties performed in a timely manner
• Demonstrates positive attitude, good communications, mutual respect, and teamwork among fellow employees
• Consistently accurate and on-time transactional accounting where required
• Cost savings and overall success of Bastian
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned regardless of if they are directly related to their core job functions

Travel Requirements:

• Travel to Bastian Solutions locations and customers - 10%

Preferred skills and Qualifications:

• 4 year Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance , or Business
• Experience with providing audit services in a public accounting environment
• Strong customer service focus and positive, growth-oriented mindset
• Experience in corporate business environment
• Critical thinking and business acumen that includes an understanding of all relevant business and accounting cycles and best practices; problem solving
• Strong computer skills with MS Office and ERP, preferably Microsoft Dynamics
• Passion and energy to succeed, proactively seeking excellence
• Responsive to requests
• The flexibility to handle urgent requests during non-traditional work hours when needed
• Detail, process, and compliance oriented
• Strong ethical and compliance mindset; do the right thing even when no one is looking
• Willingness to perform tasks in adjacent areas even when not directly related to job function
• Ability to analyze situations and develop solutions to problems
• Excellent organization and prioritization of daily tasks and projects
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable operating independently, autonomously
• Strong sense of customer service (Servant’s heart)
• Adheres to all department and company policies and procedures

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About Bastian Solutions:

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Automated Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. Our team specializes in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Volunteer Work
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events

Bastian Solutions does not work outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.