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Join our dedicated team of Accounting Professionals and get paid to do what you love!
NOW HIRING: Lead Accountant
Location: Alhambra, CA, Hybrid.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, this is an Exempt position, with some expected overtime.
Compensation: $107k to $117k, depending on skill and experience level.
What’s In It for You:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement plan, with a company match program.
- Paid Time off and Holidays.
- Bonus Eligible.
- Restricted Stock Units (RSU's) issued annually.
- Creative culture to learn and grow.
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 and continuously challenging 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)
In compliance with Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $107k - $117k. 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:
Responsibilities include performing routine accounting activities, keeping financial records updated, preparing reports and reconciling bank statements. Run accounting software programs to process business transactions, such as accounts payable and receivable, disbursements, expense vouchers and receipts. Works with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, performing duties in each area.
Job Duties:
General Accounting Duties:
- This position is a salaried position that has a Hybrid work schedule that requires some OT, especially at month end.
- Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned responsibilities.
- Prepare Bank Account Reconciliations.
- Understand Concur Travel Software.
- Fixed Assets (CAPEX, Reconciliations, etc.).
- Assist and participate in the monthly closing process for assigned responsibilities:
- JEs
- Checklists
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations. Ensure all supporting financial documents are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Manage our AR/AP intercompany accounting process.
- Daily Sales Reconciliation and Reporting.
- Prepare bad debt reserve calculation.
- Annual update to credit memo accrual.
- Ensure daily that the cash general ledger ties to bank statements.
- Prepare and provide requested information to external/ internal auditors.
- Inventory Cycle count database understanding.
- This position has no direct reports.
Payroll:
- Coordinate, book, and post Key Journal Entries related to Payroll, benefits, and taxes.
Accounts Receivable (Support only):
- Performs data entry and posting to the General Ledger for Billing, Accounts Receivable, and weekly and monthly journal entries.
- Review manual credit memos.
Unvouchered Report Maintenance:
- Ensure resolution of aged outstanding inventory receipts still open to be paid in timely fashion
Taxes:
- Sales Tax Record Management.
- Manage Tax Rates.
- Book Property Taxes.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 yrs. of related experience and/or training, preferably in a Manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 2 yrs. of experience in accounts payable/receivable.
- The ability to act responsibly and ethically when working with sensitive financial information, whether it’s information for the company or for individuals.
- Comprehensive understanding of fundamental financial concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Proficiency in Excel and Word.
- Ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
- Strong sense of urgency and follow up skills.
- Good verbal and oral communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills – a polite and professional demeanor when working with all levels of the organization, customers, or suppliers.
- Ability to work efficiently with multiple competing priorities and within tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work required overtime, especially during month end.
Minimum Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a Manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiar with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP Systems, preferably Syteline).
- Experience in a Manufacturing environment.
*This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Emcore reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
*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.
