Description
Compensation: $36.00 - $47.00 per hour (SF Bay area candidates only)
The exact compensation may vary based upon skills and 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 DE&I. We take pride in offering work-life balance so you can live your personal and professional life to the fullest.
Individuals of all ages, all people of color, women, women of color, individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, and all other individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
The temporary 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 an hourly, full-time, temporary position that is expected to last through August 2025 and reports directly to the Sr. 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.
SEMI is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, (includes language use and possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Discrimination can also include failing to reasonably accommodate religious practices or qualified individuals with disabilities where the accommodation does not post an undue hardship. All discrimination is unlawful.
