HOYA VISION CARE, North America

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Accounting Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

HOYA Optical Labs of America - Headquarters, 397 State Highway 121 Bypass, Lewisville, Texas

HOYA Optical Labs of America is driven by passion for innovation and development, Hoya Vision is constantly moving boundaries. By use of extensive research and cutting- edge technology we provide tailored optimized experiences - both for the eye care professional and the spectacle wearer.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Perform analytical review and analysis to ensure the accuracy of accounts and financial statements
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• GL analysis and account reconciliations; specifically, Cash and Accounts Receivable accounts
• Research and resolve discrepancies identified in A/R reconciliations and bank reconciliations
• Ensure the cash general ledger is accurately stated and balances tie to bank statements
• Monitor processes and controls related to A/R and cash to identify improvement opportunities
• Support due diligence process for potential acquisitions including reviewing financial statements, researching issues, and performing valuation analysis.
• Manage purchase price allocation and goodwill impairment testing for acquired companies.
• Account for acquisitions activities including preparing journal entries, determining fair value of assets/liabilities, and purchase accounting.
• Assist with post-acquisition reviews, synergies tracking, and reporting to executive management.
• Prepare schedules for year-end external audit
• Assist in the preparation of year-end forecast and budget
• Assist with the special projects and adhoc analysis
• Integral part of system implementation planning and execution
• Lead projects and work with other functional areas to accomplish tasks
• Work with Mgmt. to identify and resolve control weaknesses, inefficiencies, process deficiencies, etc.
• Responsible for carrying out the initiatives of management and accomplishing goals and objectives
• Work with management to develop and execute the goals and objectives of other functional areas
• Handle confidential data with integrity and professionalism

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS
• Accrual Accounting experience
• Must have independent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• B.B.A. or B.S. degree in Accounting / Finance
• Accounting with 5-7 years of experience
• Proficient in MS Excel - including v-lookups, pivot tables, and nested formulas; macros a plus
• SAP experience a plus
• Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Self-Starter with a strong work ethic
• Ability to multi-task with good organizational skills
• Demonstrates initiative to new challenges
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time

About HOYA Vision Care: For over 60 years, Hoya Vision Care has been a global leader in the eyeglass lens business. With a presence in over 50 countries, Hoya Vision Care has proven expertise in lens designs and freeform surfacing technology combined with a leading position in high performance, quality AR coating. Hoya Vision Care's solid market portfolio includes VISION EASE, SEIKO and PENTAX optical lenses, as well as innovative products such as Yuniku, the world's first vision-centric, 3D tailored eyewear. The company employs over 16,000 employees worldwide with mass production facilities in Asia & Europe and over 25 local Rx laboratories globally.

At HOYA, our foundation is built upon a diverse and inclusive work environment. Together, our differences are key to maintaining an inclusive culture that supports and inspires employees' uniqueness. Our differences ignite our innovation and connects us to our diverse customers and communities we serve. We are passionate about maintaining an inclusive work environment, not only because it's the right thing to do, it promotes and celebrates differences. We are also committed to providing equal opportunity to people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identifications, disabilities, ages, philosophies, and veteran statuses at all levels of the organization. Hoya and Seiko Optical is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender, handicap or disability, or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

• Lewisville, TX, USA