Staff Accountant
- Pay
- $72,600 – $108,900 per year
- Location
- North America/USA/Minnesota/Mankato, MN
- Listed
- 29 days ago
About the role
We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.
All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.
Job Summary
Nidec is the world's No. 1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.
From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.
With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.
Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers' electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry's leading manufacturer.
About the role
- Shift: 1st Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Work Location: On-Site (Mankato, MN)
- Starting Salary: $72,600 - $108,900
- Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
At Nidec, we prioritize our team's well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best in-class company match of 100% on the employee's first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
- Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.
Position Objective
Support the organization's government business operations by providing cost-related information and overseeing cost and rate audits in compliance with government regulations, primarily in the defense sector.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the sales team to ensure accurate cost calculations and quotes for government products, ensuring adherence to compliance standards.
- Regularly update and analyze the financial performance of the government segment, focusing on cost rates.
- Maintain and update cost rates essential for pricing contracts with the federal government.
- Efficiently manage Government Property, encompassing marking, physical inventory, contract compliance, and government regulatory requirements.
- Lead and oversee DCMA or DCAA audits pertaining to costs, rates, and other financial data associated with government contracts.
- Exhibit expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) regulations.
- Provide necessary support to the Controller and Government Segment leader to facilitate business interactions with the federal government.
- Collaborate with various functional departments within the organization as required.
- Assist in billing milestones and address collection issues as they arise.
Additional information
Experience/Skills: - 2-4 years of experience in accounting with a focus on cost accounting, coupled with 2-4 years of experience in government compliance.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with Oracle software is preferred.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Additional coursework or on-the-job training in government compliance and government property management is a plus.
- MUST BE A SOLE US CITIZEN
- Additional Job Details
- CHECK OUT OUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Nidec Power | Careers
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Work Shift Schedule
- First Shift (United States of America)
- No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
From Nidec's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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