Persimmon Technologies Hiring for Senior Accountant Job at Wakefield, MA Full Time

Summary: The Senior Accountant’s primary responsibility is monthly accounting and reporting duties, but it also has significant exposure to other areas such as cost accounting, ERP systems, internal controls and payroll. The role is detail/transaction oriented and requires expert proficiency in excel and accounting systems. It also requires excellent communications skills both cross-functionally within Persimmon as well as with parent and subsidiaries entities. Persimmon is a fast-growing company and this position would provide significant growth opportunity for a senior accountant looking to acquire the skills and experience to be a future controller at a high-tech manufacturing company.

Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Prepare journal entries and monthly balance sheet accounting reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset register and physical asset tagging
• Maintain inventory standard costs and provide cost analysis to support operations and sales
• Manage credit card (P-Card) program
• Assist in preparation for internal and external audits
• Oversee internal controls implementation and compliance
• Assist in implementation of ERP system
• Provide back-up support to human resources for payroll processing

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (preferably QuickBooks)
• Outstanding communication and analytical skills, good data analysis and management skills
• Able to work within a schedule driven environment. Timing and a sense of urgency is a critical part of this role
• Experience working with shifting priorities and moving deadlines

Experience Required:

• 2-4 years’ experience in private or public companies.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, CPA a plus.

About Persimmon Technologies

Persimmon Technologies is a worldwide leader in robotics and electric motor technology. Persimmon provides vacuum robotics for the semiconductor, LED and flat panel display equipment markets world wide. Persimmon has also developed a next generation electric motor technology using additive manufacturing techniques. Persimmon is wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI), a multi billion dollar international conglomerate. Persimmon is headquartered just outside of Boston in Wakefield, Massachusetts. For more information on Persimmon technology, please visit www.persimmontech.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location