Sr. Accountant

Sr. AccountantBased in San Jose, California, we are the U.S. affiliate of a global leader in the semiconductor, medical device, and electronic components industries. With a global workforce of 7,000+ across 60+ locations, we are seeking an experienced Sr. Accountant (5+ years) to join our growing Accounting team.Essential Duties:Responsible for daily general ledgers and journal entriesCheck data accuracy and update for general accountingProcess monthly and year end closings, preparing and participating in internal and external auditsSupport Accounts Payable tasksResponsible for using Excel to analyze and report financial figures to managers upon requestsAssist with internal managerial accounting tasksParticipate, contribute, and handle various corporate activities focusing on deeper thinking, value exchange, and constant improvementPerform other duties as assigned an a member of the Operations departmentAssist in reporting financial statements to HQ in JapanTroubleshoot independently through logistical sequencesWork with the payroll team and accounting team to ensure escalated payroll issues are resolved promptlyCollaborate with HR and Payroll teamHelp to prepare required tax filings and other reportingWorking Hours, Working Style: Regular working hours / Monday - Friday 9AM -6PM 8AM - 5PM is acceptable as well! (company is flexible)Working Location: San Jose, CA (onsite)Salary, Benefits: $60K – $100K Comprehensive benefits package includes: Great bonus and recognition programs Generous paid time off and holidays Health Insurance Health Savings Account Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) with matching Holidays Sat, Sun, HolidaysQualifications:Knowledge and experience of general accounting, with background and experience in Accounts Payable as a mustDetail-Oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)Flexible, open minded individual who seeks for continuous improvement of tasksStrong analyzation and problem solving skillsAble to work with minimum supervisionProficiency in Japanese is a plusUnderstand payroll state complianceEducation and Experience: 5+ years of corporate accounting experience with payroll knowlegde. AP experience Experience reporting to corporate HQ Japanese language skill is a must High Proficiency of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Experience in manufacturing or similar industry is a plus CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) is a plus Processing/analyzing payroll and understands state tax compliance