Accounting Specialist 3 (Temp to Hire)

KYOCERA International, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyocera International, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist 3 to perform moderately complex accounting and clerical duties, including inventory reconciliations, journal postings, and audit support.

The role involves cross‑training, handling high volumes of emails and meetings, and collaborating with Sales, Logistics, and Accounting teams. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED with 5+ years of accounting experience and strong Excel, Outlook, and Teams skills.

Qualifications

• Requires high school education or GED with 5+ years accounting/clerical experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook and Teams.
• Strong Excel skills including common formulas, Pivot Tables and charts.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and accounting duties including consignment invoicing and inventory reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries for department operations.
• Assist with invoice processing, returns, and credit memos for affiliates.
• Respond to internal inquiries from Sales, Logistics and Accounting.
• Support periodic physical inventories and internal/external audit requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

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 advanced 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

1. Performs a variety of clerical and accounting duties in accordance with established work procedures including consignment inventory invoicing, inventory reconciliations, etc.
2. Prepares and posts journal entries relating to the department's operations.
3. Prepare sales order packages for consignment customers and assist with invoices.
4. 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.
5. Respond to requests and inquiries from internal customers, including Sales, Business Systems and Accounting.
6. Review, reconcile, balance and help correct inventory differences.
7. Assist with quarterly, semi‑annual and annual physical inventory tasks.
8. Cross‑train with other members of the team to stay up‑to‑date on operations.
9. Assist with monthly, quarterly and semi‑annual internal audit and external auditors (PWC) requests.
10. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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 include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

There are no harmful environmental conditions for this position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 U.S. Export Control regulations (ITAR or EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. 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 disability. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, or are limited in the ability to access the online application process, you may contact the Human Resources team directly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.