Accountant I

SUMMARY:

This Accountant is responsible for monthly closing, preparing, and analyzing financial reports including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements and reports them to the Accounting Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monthly accounting activities including but not limited to Accounts receivable/Accounts payable processing, Fixed Assets, Prepaid amortization, Consolidation
• Bank accounts management, periodical reconciliation, including resolve discrepancies
• Sales tax exemption certificate process and sales tax filings
• Assist in reporting monthly Financial Statement (BS/ PL/CF), including journal entries and account reconciliations/ resolve discrepancies
• Assist in reporting monthly cost calculation
• Assist in reporting quarterly financial statement to Shareholders (Mitsui Tokyo)
• Assist in internal & external audit request for information
• Assist in preparation of tax return
• Assists in internal control assessment and improvement
• Assists in creating, updating and analyzing budget and forecast
• Communicates with concerned personnel within the company, parent company, external auditor / tax advisor / accounting advisor, project partner / vendor to complete tasks
• Counter party registration in the accounting system, including preparation of W-9/Misc1099
• Assist with other activities as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Able to work in fact pace and multiple deadline environment
• Able to look for improving process and productivity
• Able to work responsively and initiatively
• Able to work with accuracy, attention to details
• Basic business skills and knowledge (understanding normal business flow and ability to understand business documents such as contracts, invoices, and official letters) with analytical thinking
• System experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Business Central), preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills (especially Microsoft Excel)
• Strong arithmetic and organizational skills
• Ability to resolve problems on the tasks with reasonable assist
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written, in English)
• Ability to adapt to a cross-cultural environment
• Seeks opportunities for professional growth and development

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• 1 – 3 years direct experience in accounting required
• Microsoft Dynamics (Business Central) (preferred)

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Fluent verbal and written skills in English.

LICENCES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

• CPA (desirable)

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Physical demands include:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and may need to routinely move around to communicate with different groups

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K and Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO Policy
• Breakroom Snacks / Beverages

POSITION COMPETENCIES

1. Job Knowledge
2. Accounting Quality
3. Attention to Detail
4. Productivity
5. Responsiveness
6. Initiative

Disclaimer:

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their leader, subject to reasonable accommodation.

MEMS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.