Jr. Staff Accountant

Kontron America•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Kontron is a global leader in IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT). Kontron offers individual solutions in the areas of Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 through a combined portfolio of hardware, software and services. With its standard and customized products based on highly reliable state-of-the-art technologies, Kontron provides secure and connected applications for a wide variety of industries. As a result, customers benefit from accelerated time-to-market, lower total cost of ownership, extended product lifecycles and the best fully integrated applications. In addition to being an established global presence with opportunities for growth, Kontron encourages communication through all levels of the organization to ensure a common direction and allow our employees to make informed decisions. Our culture has been created by the people who work here, making Kontron a fast-paced, friendly, and enjoyable workplace with competitive salaries, and excellent benefits. We have an exciting opportunity for a temporary Jr. Staff Accountant within our finance department! This position is a temporary assignment with a duration of 6 months or more. This person will support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger Processing. Performs administrative and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting principles.
Detail oriented , highly organized, & able to multi-task
High-level verbal and written communication skills.
Strong administrative and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft systems (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.)
U.S. person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as per U.S. Code of Federal Regulations § 120.62).

Nice To Haves

Associates (or higher) degree in accounting a plus.
SAP experience a plus
Honorable, professional, ethical, team player to work in a team environment who wants to be a contributor to the success of the organization.

Responsibilities

Performs administrative functions (mail processing, file maintenance, etc..) as assigned.
Supports accounts payable with vouchering vendor invoices, filing payment packages, and other duties.
Supports accounts receivable with posting cash receipts, researching past-dues, and other duties.
Performs tasks related to general ledger accounting (journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, analysis, support schedules, etc.)
Aids in special projects as assigned.