Description:
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Jr. Staff Accountant will play a critical role in strengthening the financial foundation of YCENA, ensuring disciplined execution, transparency, and governance across all accounting and financial operations.
This role goes beyond traditional accounting assignments. The Jr. Staff Accountant will participate in building, enforcing, and sustaining a best-in-class financial control environment. Primarily attending to the accurate and complete processing of supplier and vendor payments, this role will also support month end responsibilities to ensure a complete, transparent and true accounting of YCENA financial performance aligned with our One Yanmar philosophy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Financial Governance & Control
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Ensure all supplier and vendor payments are accurate and timely processed, aligned with company delegation of authority (DOA)
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Identify, escalate, and resolve legacy gaps in accounting practices and process gaps
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Ensure full compliance with US GAAP and Yanmar global standards
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Act as a guardian of financial integrity and transparency
2. Financial Reporting & Accuracy
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Own the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial assignments including, but not limited to
- Supplier and vendor payment activity
- Month end close processing and reporting requirements
- Cash activity and reconciliations
3. Audit, Compliance & Risk Management
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Actively support all internal and external audits with a proactive, no-surprises approach
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Ensure readiness and documentation standards meet audit expectations at all times
4. Continuous Improvement & Transformation
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Identify and implement process improvements
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Support ERP optimization (Epicor/YDS alignment where relevant)
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Drive standardization aligned with One Yanmar operating model
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Two-year Accounting or similar degree preferred OR equivalent work experience
- Two years progressive accounting experience
Preferred
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Experience in manufacturing or assembly environment
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ERP experience (Epicor strongly preferred)
CRITICAL CAPABILITIES (THIS IS WHERE YOU DIFFERENTIATE THE HIRE)
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Strong financial judgment — not just reporting, but decision-making
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Ability to challenge the business constructively
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High level of ownership and accountability
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Comfortable operating in ambiguity and change
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Proven ability to identify issues others missed
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Strong backbone willing to push back when needed
SUCCESS PROFILE (WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE IN 6–12 MONTHS)
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High accuracy and integrity to process assignments. No material errors.
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Clean, reconciled balance sheet assignments with full transparency
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Clear understanding and correction of legacy accounting gaps
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Strong partnership with leadership and Yanmar finance counterparts
Worksite: Grand Rapids, MN Position: Junior Staff Accountant
Job Type: Full Time FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Finance Work Schedule: M-F
Starting Wage: Starting $23.50 per hour up to $26.00 per hour dependent on qualifications
This position offers the potential for discretionary bonus compensation up to 6% of base salary.
Benefits: YCENA currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Term Life, Short & Long Term Disability, EAP, HSA, Medical & Dependent Care FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401(K) plan with a company match of up to 4%.
The above Job Description is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended to be a guideline reflecting the principle activities.
