Accounting Specialist
- Req Number: 1991
- Address: N/A
- City, State: Kennesaw, GA
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted Date: 6/1/2026
The Accounting Specialist handles various general accounting functions (i.e. AP process and discovery, travel and reimbursement guidance and communications, JSOX and Audit support). He / she will identify and resolve issues efficiently and effectively and serve as the point of contact between all the YMUS business units and Support Business Units with Corporate Accounting.
What you'll be doing:
What you need to be successful:
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
What's in it for you:
Reports to: General Manager, Accounting
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
What you'll be doing:
- Post approximately 100 +/- journal entries for all YMUS Business Units in SAP throughout the month, primarily during month-end close.
- Create/update the shared monthly Accounting RECON report after month-end close and reconcile your own approximately 50 assigned general ledger accounts before end of the month.
- Clear intercompany unbilled chargeback Accounts and reclass Gross Profit Admin Centers. Reconcile intercompany Accounts at month end close for Consolidation.
- Create/post YMC affiliate billbacks for all YMUS Business Units, with specific support to YMBU, monthly and quarterly. Includes creating invoice and posting miscellaneous billing orders to charge affiliate dealer account & credit GL/CC within the same period. Approximately10 affiliate invoices monthly and 7 quarterly.
- Create/post subsidiary billbacks monthly for intercompany expenses; quarterly for YDLA. Includes reconciling the subsidiary accounts, creating invoices, posting journal entries and posting the MBO for YDLA to clear the accounts.
- Research & respond to questions and concerns raised by employees and managers regarding Accounts Payable invoices in OpenInvoice System.
- Research & respond to questions and concerns raised by employees and managers regarding Travel & Expenses in ExpenseWire.
- Coordinate all the touch points of a new hire or change in cost centers for an existing employee to ensure costs (cell phone, vehicle, etc.) associated with that employee are setup in the proper cost center as requested by business unit accountants.
- Provide support to Watercraft, Marine and Parts Analysts in miscellaneous assignments to support JSOX testing (i.e., researching, pulling, and copying invoices for walkthrough and testing).
- Prepare ad-hoc reports as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you need to be successful:
- BA / BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related course of study required.
- A minimum of 1 - 3 years of Accounts Payable experience preferred.
- Well-rounded accounting experience with an ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
- Strong proficiency in SAP Accounting System preferred and MS Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must be customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to respond quickly and courteously to internal customer requests.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
What's in it for you:
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Fertility Benefits
- 5-hour workweek
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
- Long-Term Disability
- Student Debt Repayment Benefits
- Ability to borrow Yamaha product
Reports to: General Manager, Accounting
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
