Operations & Treasury Accountant in Teaneck, New Jersey at UBE Corporation America Inc.

Description: Reports To: Treasurer / General Manager of Finance & AccountingDepartment: Finance & AccountingFLSA Status: Non-ExemptWorking Status: Full-Time JOB SUMMARY The Accountant handles day-to-day treasury transactions and supports audit and accounting activities for UBE Urethanes USA and related entities. Primary responsibilities include banking administration, daily cash activities, payment preparation, cash-position reporting, reconciliations, and audit support. The role requires the ability to manage routine treasury transactions independently, subject to established review and approval controls.
This position serves as the preparer within the Treasury workflow, maintaining segregation of duties and obtaining required reviews and approvals. Requirements: JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Treasury & Banking Support

1. Administer company bank accounts, online banking access, user maintenance, and banking documentation, subject to required approvals.
2. Prepare daily cash-position and liquidity reports, including bank-balance monitoring.
3. Prepare payment-run support and payment documentation for review and approval.
4. Prepare bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items promptly.
5. Assist with cash forecasting, intercompany cash movements, loans, and related supporting schedules.
6. Assist with cash pooling administration, including daily balance monitoring, sweep confirmation, and intercompany interest support.
7. Coordinate with banks on account maintenance, ACH/wire setup, check services, fraud-prevention tools, and other treasury matters.
8. Maintain organized treasury records, bank confirmations, payment support, and control evidence.
9. Assist with credit management activities, including customer credit reviews, credit reference checks, credit limit documentation, and monitoring of credit status.

Accounting Support

1. Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, coordinate responses to internal and external auditor requests, and support internal controls and J-SOX requirements.
2. Prepare journal-entry support and proposed adjustment entries for review by the Treasurer or Finance & Accounting Manager.
3. Support month-end close activities, including accruals, prepaid expenses, payroll entries, bank-related entries, and intercompany accounting.
4. Prepare account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding or unusual items.
5. Support AP and AR teams or outsourced providers with payment exceptions, cash application questions, vendor inquiries, and reconciliation issues.
6. Support SAP S/4HANA testing, banking integration, master-data validation, and reporting as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Relevant hands-on treasury and audit support experience preferred, with the ability to handle day-to-day treasury transactions independently within established controls.
• Strong accounting foundation, including journal entries and bank reconciliations. General ledger and month-end close experience are a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system and online banking platforms preferred.
• Able to handle confidential financial information and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or multinational environment preferred.
• Japanese language ability is a plus but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: UBE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.