Accountant II

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

Accountant responsible for month-end close tasks and financial analysis at Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases. Assisting with financial reporting and accounting functions in Escondido, California.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeEscondido • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct month-end close tasks, general accounting functions, balance sheet reconciliations and expense trend analysis.
Assist and work closely with the Controller in the timely production of monthly financial statements and analysis schedules for internal reporting.
Coordinate and assist with all assigned monthly close tasks.
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
Assist in accounts payable functions, including payment proposals, check registers and positive pay.
Assist in the completion of the monthly Percentage of Completion accounting schedule
Assisting with annual budgeting, quarterly and monthly forecasting.
Compile schedules to be used by internal and external auditors in their quarterly reviews and year-end audits.
Utilize computer applications to compile, retrieve and summarize accounting information for analysis and reporting purposes.
Performing research and analysis as required.
Serve as a resource to other departments as needed.
Assist with monthly financial reporting required by Nikkiso and various ad-hoc reporting requests.
Document processes and procedures
Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or a combination of experience and training
Knowledge of GAAP preferred, including ASC 606
3+ years business experience in manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Experience with Percentage of Completion accounting and related procedures is strongly preferred.
Month-end close process, balance sheet reconciliations and expenses trend experience required
Experience with SOX internal control compliance preferred
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills is required
Skilled at completing and recording complex financial transactions.
Able to aid in developing information for financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations
Proficient in using accounting software and ERP software
Self-motivated, hands-on and ability to learn and grow as a business professional
Proficient in Microsoft Excel with other Microsoft Office applications
Produces clear, understandable documentation
High level of organization and ability to manage deadlines and demonstrated ability to consistently manage competing priorities
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and presentation skills required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates.

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Hard Skills & Tools

month-end closegeneral accountingbalance sheet reconciliationexpense trend analysisjournal entriesaccounts payablePercentage of Completion accountingbudgetingforecastingfinancial reporting

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingproblem-solvingself-motivatedorganizational skillstime managementattention to detailcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsability to manage competing priorities

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in financeBachelor’s degree in Accounting