Accounting Assistant Job in Phoenix, Arizona Us

International semiconductor manufacturing facility is seeking an Accounting Assistant with a range of skill levels and experience to assist our Senior Accountant.

Ideal candidate will primarily perform accounts payable and receivable functions in accordance with GAAP, with the opportunity to assist on a general ledger level.  Will also perform a variety of routine and non-routine clerical functions.

Specific Duties and Accountability:

Accounts Payable
Processes payments for vendor invoices and check requests
Matching invoices with receiving documents and purchase orders prior to payment
Enforces internal control polices by processing only invoices properly authorized for payment
Sets up new vendors in the AP vendor file
Reviews vendor statements by comparison with AP records and works with vendors to resolve any differences
Maintain AP document files and ensure confidentiality
Processes 1099's
Monthly city tax and state tax filing

Accounts Receivable
AR payment processing
Billing
Maintain AR document files

Assist in Month-end Closing
Bank reconciliation
Related party transactions reconciliation (Chinese language an asset)

Skills and Experience
Proficient and accurate keying skills (ten key by touch)
Attention to schedules, deadlines and quality
Goal oriented, organized, efficient and dependable
Skillful in setting priorities and decision-making
Proficient with MS Office including Word and Excel
Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and external clients
3-years of accounts payable and receivable related experience

Education Requirements
An AA degree in accounting (or equivalent related experience) or BS degree in finance or accounting

Bi-lingual Mandarin with Taiwan dialect a definite asset

Compensation based upon experience.  Only qualified candiates please