Senior Accountant

  • Milpitas
  • Semi
Compensation: $92,000 – $122,600/per year (SF Bay Area candidates only)

The exact compensation may vary based upon skills, & experience

SEMI is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the financial accounting, budgeting/analysis, financial and budget planning system maintenance for a global trade association. The position also has responsibility for reviewing, overseeing the financial reporting from overseas offices, working with various budget managers, ensuring compliance to group policies, guidelines, accounting rules and regulations.

This is a full-time, exempt position and reports directly to the Senior Manager, Accounting at SEMI Milpitas office.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for accurate and timely performance of assigned daily accounting tasks and month-end closing activities including (but not limited to) inter-company activities and reconciliation, preparation of journal entries, investment accounting, fixed assets accounting, month-end elimination entries and account reconciliations
Work with assigned subsidiaries on their month end close and accounting projects
Prepare sales tax and VAT filing
Ensure accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting data
Act as a Finance advocate with assigned business unit stakeholders:
Partner with budget managers to assist in the development of revenue, expense and headcount projections during annual budget, quarterly forecast and business review cycles
Review business units/departmental actuals monthly performance vs budget/forecast, and key performance metrics
Prepare financial packages and analysis during quarterly forecasts, annual budget cycle and year end
Assist with annual financial audit and tax filing activities for the Group and assigned subsidiaries, including preparing audit schedules and financial report and attending to audit’s inquires
Accounting for assigned government grants
Research technical accounting issues and best practices, to provide recommendations and lead implementation efforts
Assist with other projects/duties as assigned

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

You have ensured the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and compliance.
You have helped non-accounting/finance stakeholders understand their numbers, financial performance, identify opportunities for financial growth and improvements.
You have worked collaboratively with various stakeholders

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:

Positive and service - oriented attitude
Good team player – possess good team spirit, willing and able to assist team members
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
Data-driven. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to take direction and execute independently
Organized. Great time and project management skills
Technically sound and being comfortable working with various systems

KNOWLEDGE OR PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
4+ years of relevant accounting with emphasis on the general ledger and financial analysis
2-3 years of audit experience with established CPA firm
Proficient in Excel (vlookup, pivot table, index, modeling skills) and MS Office suite
Working knowledge of accounting for foreign currency transactions including exchange gain/loss and cumulative translation adjustments
Experience with financial audit and tax compliance
Good knowledge and experience of non-profit and government grant accounting (uniform guidance)
Experience with NetSuite, and Adaptive Insights is highly desirable

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and a passion for numbers, who is eager to take initiatives to complete assigned tasks and suggest ideas for process improvement. The candidate is organized, self-learner, attentive to details and places emphasis on accuracy and timeliness, following through on all requests and inquiries. You are able to work independently as well as collaboratively with different levels of employees across the organization.

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.

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.