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Join our dedicated team of Accounting Professionals and get paid to do what you love!
NOW HIRING:Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant
Location: Alhambra, CA (Hybrid, Mainly Remote) – After initial training can work remotely, occasionally will need to come on-site.
Schedule: 8hr shifts, Monday - Friday, some flexibility with start time.
Compensation: $31.25 - $34.62 per hour. depending on skill and experience level.
What’s In It for You:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement plan.
- Paid Time off and Holidays.
- Creative culture to learn and grow.
In compliance with Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the hourly range for this role is ($31.25 - $34.62). This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
Job Summary:
As an Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant, you will be part of the Finance department.. The candidate and its team will rely on a meticulous financial system to drive our business forward.
Within the position, the AP Account will be responsible for keeping our systems running smoothly, by managing cash flow and paying vendors and suppliers. Our team is searching for a skilled financial AP Accountant to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The AP Accountant will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial
transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.
This position is mainly remote and will require very little time in Alhambra, CA on-site, just a small amount of time in the beginning to get acquainted with Emcore.
About us:
This is an exciting time to join EMCORE Corporation as we continue our fast-paced growth to becoming the leading provider of advanced Mixed-Signal Optics and MEMS-based products that provide the foundation for today’s leading-edge aerospace, inertial navigation, & defense systems.
At EMCORE, we welcome forward thinking candidates who will continuously challenge existing processes and methodology. We especially want to host a creative culture for all to learn and grow. If you are resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic high growth environment, then you belong with us. (www.emcore.com)
At EMCORE, we welcome forward thinking candidates who will continuously challenge existing processes and methodology. We especially want to host a creative culture for all to learn and grow. If you are resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic high growth environment, then you belong with us. (www.emcore.com)
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment.
- Perform invoice and general-ledger data entry.
- Obtain and print signatures on all checks.
- Assist senior financial officers as needed.
- Strengthen and grow relationships with vendors and suppliers through timely payments.
- Assist in streamlining and improving the Accounts Payable process.
- Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting.
- Comply with national and local financial regulations.
- Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
- Maintaining historical records.
- Responding to all vendor inquiries regarding AP payments.
- Continuing to improve the payment process.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
- 4 years minimum of experience within the field.
- Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Experience in Accounts Payable and/or accounts receivable.
- Experience with accounting software and online platforms. .
- Strong Microsoft Project & Microsoft Excel knowledge.
- Coursework Completed in Business, Accounting, or Finance/Economics.
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Preferred Characteristics:
- Strong organizational & inter-personal skills.
- Superb time management skills and detail orientation.
- Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
*As a federal contractor, we are required to have all candidates offered employment to pass a criminal background check and a multi-panel drug screening, prior to starting employment.
*ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
Separate from employment eligibility (Form I-9), U.S. export license requirements may apply before the Company can provide certain non-“U.S. persons” with access to specific technology, software and hardware that may be necessary for a position. As such, this position may require ITAR or EAR clearance.
EMCORE Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
*ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
Separate from employment eligibility (Form I-9), U.S. export license requirements may apply before the Company can provide certain non-“U.S. persons” with access to specific technology, software and hardware that may be necessary for a position. As such, this position may require ITAR or EAR clearance.
EMCORE Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
