Accounting Clerk

Sumitomo Electric Semiconductor Materials, Inc.•Hillsboro, OR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk supports the Accounting department’s day-to-day financial and accounting operations. The role performs clerical and accounting tasks, including processing accounts payable and receivable transactions, maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and helping ensure financial data is accurate. The Accounting Clerk works with internal departments, vendors, and customers to resolve discrepancies and support compliance with company policies and accounting procedures. The position is based in Hillsboro, Oregon, reports to the Staff Accountant, and requires no travel. Most work is performed in an office, though the role may involve production, inventory, and occasionally cleanroom environments. The schedule is generally a set weekday schedule, with flexibility required to adjust to business demands outside normal working hours.

Requirements

Two years of accounting clerical experience or an associate’s degree.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with a diverse workforce and communicate across departments and business levels, from executives and engineers to production leaders and operators.
Strong attention to detail and analytical ability, including the ability to present data and recommend process improvements based on it.
Self-initiative and a desire to learn, grow, and improve the role’s effectiveness.
Ability to multitask and adjust to rapidly shifting priorities.
Strong computer knowledge, especially Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
A safety-first mindset and willingness to follow and promote safety requirements.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Process accounts payable invoices.
Handle sales tax reporting and update tax rates.
File state and government reports.
Work with the inventory specialist to maintain consistency between purchasing and inventory.
Assist outside auditors by gathering account information and documents for the annual audit.
Research the taxability of transactions by state.
Maintain the fixed asset program, including property tax.
Reconcile cash and other financial accounts using the general journal.
Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
Perform other general accounting and administrative duties as required.
Work frequently with other departments, both internally and nationally.
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety rules, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Maintain regular and satisfactory attendance.
Suggest improvements that increase yields or reduce operating costs.
Build and maintain results-based working relationships with all departments.