Essential Duties: Functional Operations: Prepare and post accounting journal entries for month-end close Review and reconcile general ledger accounts to identify and correct improper charges Process accruals to ensure expenses are reported in the appropriate period Reconcile balance sheet accounts and identify financial risks Reconcile and report intercompany balances Ensure expenses are charged to the proper department and prepare reclassification entries as needed Administer and manage cost centers and project cost tracking within SAP, including SAP Project Systems Ensure SAP ERP data integrity and proper system documentation Prepare accounting schedules, reports, and analysis as required Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Administer, design, and ensure compliance with accounting processes Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of accounting processes Work with ERP IT and business partners to optimize business and system processes Training & Team Support: Crosstrain to serve as backup support for other finance team members Provide guidance and support to team members as needed Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication: Create reports and respond to inquiries from business partners Collaborate with Indirect Procurement, Receiving, Corporate Accounts Payable, vendors, and customers to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders across departments and functions Work with domestic and international teams to support accounting activities Quality, Safety, & Compliance: Ensure all financial postings comply with laws, regulations, and GAAP Support Internal Audit efforts to maintain strong internal controls Assist with preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation Respond to auditor inquiries and provide requested information Comply with safety requirements, including use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. Responsibilities Accountant III https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMgKm_71qs (by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic) Meet the Recruiter: Anh Martin Summary: Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory.