Accountant (Temporary)

SEMI Foundation • Contract • Hybrid in Milpitas, California, United States • $36 - $47 / hour • 6d ago

Fast Facts

Join SEMI as a temporary Accountant in Milpitas, CA, responsible for accounts payable and receivable, financial records management, and month-end activities.

Responsibilities: Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, assist with month-end close, handle payroll processing, and support financial audits and inquiries.

Skills: Proficient in accounting systems with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent time management, and customer service skills.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and 2+ years of relevant accounting experience; NetSuite experience preferred.

Location: Milpitas, CA, USA

Compensation: $36 - $47 / Hourly

Description

Compensation: $36.00 - $47.00/hour (SF Bay area candidates only)

The exact compensation may vary based upon skills, experience

Although we’re small, we’re mighty and influence and impact society at large positively. At SEMI, we offer opportunities to connect and interact with world leaders, industry legends, and rising stars. We help our members develop public and private policies to strengthen global supply chains and promote business growth and prosperity. Learn and grow professionally through career opportunities such as rotational assignments. Contribute by influencing and impacting an industry that is the foundation for innovation and positive change in areas like environmental sustainability, thought leadership, and workforce development. We take pride in offering work-life balance so you can live your personal and professional life to the fullest.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply.

The Accountant position is responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, and ensuring the department creates accurate and timely financial records for the organization. The accountant will perform daily accounting tasks, assist with month-end closing activities and financial audits, own the 1099 process, and perform other activities and special projects as assigned.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, temporary position expected to last through August 2025 and reports directly to the Accounting Manager at SEMI Milpitas office.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the accounts payable and employee expense reports reimbursement (from vendor set up/maintenance, coding, reviewing supporting/receipts, managing the approval and payment process)
Responsible for the accounts receivable (including invoicing, payment applications, credit card processing, receipts reconciliations, follow up on over dues and customers inquires)
Prepare sales tax and VAT filings
Maintain 1099 vendors and take ownership of the annual 1099 process
Assist in month end closing including reconciling accounts payable and accounts receivable, bank accounts, credit cards, accruals, other journals as needed
Assist with biweekly payroll processing
Assist with annual financial statement audit
Respond to financial inquiries from departments
Assist with administrative tasks such as document signing, notarization, apostle, and other projects/duties as assigned

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

Invoices, payments, and expense reports are entered into the system timely and accurately.
Successful processing of the annual 1099 requirements.
A valued team player in completing month-end closing and annual financial audits.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR:

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
Efficiently accomplish assigned tasks with high emphasis on accuracy and thoroughness
Strong time management skills. Ability to prioritize workload
Great customer service skills. Possess a collaborative attitude
Ability to collaborate with an international accounting team

KNOWLEDGE AND/OR PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
2+ years of experience in relevant accounting and/or financial systems with emphasis on accounts payable and account receivable.
NetSuite experience is a plus

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, accurate and timely with following up on requests and inquiries, and able to work independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees across the organization. The candidate will have a positive attitude, and enthusiasm to learn.

ABOUT SEMI:

SEMI is the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Since 1970, SEMI has built connections that have helped its members prosper, create new markets, and address common industry challenges together. SEMI maintains offices in Berlin, Brussels, Hsinchu, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Milpitas and Washington, D.C. For more information about SEMI, please visit us at SEMI.org.