Accounting Specialist 3 (Temp to Hire)

Kyocera International, Inc. (North America); Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyocera International, Inc. (North America) is seeking an Accounting Specialist 3 for our Vancouver, WA facility. The role involves moderately complex accounting and clerical duties, inventory reconciliations, and support to Sales and Logistics.

This position operates with high email and Teams activity and requires adherence to internal controls. The candidate should have 5+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables/Charts), and be able to work independently to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting roles and office clerical support.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Teams.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge (Pivot Tables and Charts).
• Keyboard/typing 35-55 wpm and 10-Key.
• Ability to work independently, comply with internal controls and accurately maintain records.
• Analytical skills and apply sound judgement.
• Dependable, able manage time adequately and available to work the regular office attendance schedule.
• Able to switch priorities, adapt to the activity level and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clerical and accounting duties in accordance with established work procedures including, consignment inventory invoicing and inventory reconciliations.
• Prepares and posts journal entries relating to the department’s operations.
• Prepare sales order packages for consignment customers and assist with invoices.
• Serves as a backup person to process invoice corrections and cancellations according to internal controls; prepare affiliate company invoices and credit memos; assist with processing returns.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from internal customers, including Sales, Business Systems and Accounting.
• Review, reconcile, balance and help correct inventory differences.
• Assist with quarterly, semi-annual and annual physical inventory tasks.
• Cross train with other team members to stay up to date on operations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and semi-annual Internal Audit and External Auditors (PWC) requests.

Skills

Accounting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Kyocera has a temp-to-hire position for an Accounting Specialist 3 at our Vancouver, WA facility. Candidates selected for hire will be hired through one of Kyocera’s approved staffing partners. This position may lead to a direct hire offer with Kyocera International, Inc.

Pay is $20-25

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!

General Description Of Position

The Accounting Specialist 3 performs moderately complex accounting and clerical duties and covers various staff positions. The daily operations may include inventory reconciliations, cross-training with others, support to Sales, Logistics, and monthly and quarterly journal entry postings. This role also provides support in gathering audit documentation requests. The standard forms of communication for this position are a high volume of emails, Teams meetings, and in-person contact.

Requirements

• High school education or GED
• 5+ years of experience in accounting roles and office clerical support.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Teams.
• Intermediate to advance Excel knowledge (common formulas, Pivot Tables and Charts)
• Keyboard/typing 35-55 wpm and 10-Key.
• Ability to work independently, comply with KII Internal Controls and accurately maintain records.
• Analytical skills and apply sound judgement.
• Dependable, able manage time adequately and available to work the regular office attendance schedule.
• Able to switch priorities, adapt to the activity level and meet deadlines.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clerical and accounting duties in accordance with established work procedures including, consignment inventory invoicing inventory reconciliations etc.
• Prepares and posts journal entries relating to the department’s operations.
• Prepare sales order packages for consignment customers and assist with invoices.
• Serves as a backup person to process invoice corrections and cancellations according to our internal controls. Prepare affiliate company invoices and credit memos. Assist with processing returns.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from internal customers, including Sales, Business Systems and Accounting.
• Review, reconcile, balance and help correct inventory differences.
• Assist with the quarterly, semi-annual and annual physical inventory tasks.
• Cross train with other members of the team to be up to date on operations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and semi-annual Internal Audit and External Auditors (PWC) requests.

Qualifications

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.