Nitto Americas Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About the Company

Nitto is a global pioneer of state of the art technology. Founded in 1918 to produce electrical insulation materials, Nitto has grown to be a leader in the energy materials, industrial tapes, environmental solution, optronics, and life sciences markets.

Nitto contributes to the daily lives of individuals and the future of industry with our ability to generate innovative and unique solutions. Our proprietary technologies turn ocean water into drinking water, make transportation safer, create sharper LCD displays, and keep homes warm and dry, among others. Innovation and originality are important parts of our company values, and we never stop inventing.

Nitto made its appearance in the Americas in 1968, and has since been providing services in increasingly broad markets: Electronics, Automobile, Aerospace, Housing and Construction, Metal Processing, Paper Industries, Alternative Energies, Appliances, Health Science, and more

About the Role

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for recording business transactions in accordance with Nitto Group Accounting rules, which are IFSR based in order to report the entity’s financial information to HQ in Japan.

The position also ensures quality certifications are in place, monitors past-due orders, and maintains accurate procurement data and KPIs. Additionally, the Senior Buyer supports audits, enforces procurement policies, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities, with strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, along with advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
• Report monthly financial information in the consolidation system (DIVA)
• Manage cashflow
• Assist in the preparation and revision of yearly budgets
• Work with the external tax consultant on tax filing
• Maintain fixed asset records and reports
• Assist with annual internal and external audits.
• File monthly sales/use tax returns and annual 571L property tax reports.
• Reviews accounts payable
• Ensures timely and accurate payment of invoices and expense reports
• Perform other general duties as necessary

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate GL accounts and business unit for each business transaction
• Prepare worksheet/calculation sheet in order to prepare proper journal entries
• Analyze business transactions and record the accurate financial data into JDE in accordance with Nitto Group Accounting Rules
• Continue to seek improvement in current processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or equivalent of education
• 5+ Years of experience in accounting/financial audits
• Experience of BioPharma and or Material Science

Required Skills

• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities
• Strict attention to detail; highly organized and efficient
• Team player with ability to collaborate with teams in other locations
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to work with other functions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Oracle JDE or MRP/ERP a plus
• US CPA preferred

Pay range and compensation package

Base Salary: $85,000-$95,000 annually. Compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and internal equity. This is an onsite role in Oceanside, CA.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Why Join Us? You’ll be at the heart of innovation, helping shape the future of technology while protecting what makes us unique. If you're ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.