Program Accountant at Nikkiso in Santa Ana, CA

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gasesis a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as – 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.

This position is based at Nikkiso ACD located in Santa Ana, CA.

Job Overview

Working within the Accounting Department and reporting to the Controller, the Program Accountant provides accounting services and support to Project Managers for their projects with financial profitability and viability. The Program Accountant will also work with the Project Management department and others.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze Projects financials and budgets, including cost-to-complete (ITC), margin analysis (EAC/CV), and forecast updates.
• Develop and generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to summarize POC’s that include information on Milestones, CV or EAC changes, status and, relevant KPIs, team members and team structure, processes and process improvements, and feedback from end users.
• Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams on ongoing Projects.
• Manage contract-related accounts, including unbilled revenue (contract assets), deferred revenue (contract liabilities), customer deposits, liquidated damages and warranty revenue.
• Assist with budgeting; quarterly and monthly forecasting.
• Document processes and procedures.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related field is required.
• 2+ years of POC Accounting experience, or in Long term Program Management
• Strong experience with POC / ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Solid understanding of cost accounting and margin analysis
• ERP experience (Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Encompix or similar)
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex information and make sound decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Assist with financial closing process, and monthly reporting and analysis
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Work Environmental and Physical Demands:

• In order to perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. may be required.

Environmental Safety Requirements:

• New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness
• All safety related training is provided and tracked by the EH&S Technician
• Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis
• Employees are required to wear Nikkiso provided PPE as/when needed. PPEs include, face coverings, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats & dust masks. Failure to comply with safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 annually based on experience

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEOC Statement

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.