JEOL USA, Inc. is a world leader in electron optical equipment and instrumentation for high end scientific and industrial research and development.  Core product groups include electron microscopes (SEMs and TEMs), instruments for the semiconductor industry (electron beam lithography, defect review and inspection tools, and wafer process monitors), and analytical instruments including mass spectrometers, NMRs and ESRs.  JEOL USA, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of JEOL Ltd, Japan, was incorporated in the United States in 1962.  The company with headquarters in Peabody, Massachusetts and a satellite facility in Pleasanton, California has 13 regional service centers that offer unlimited emergency service and support in the United States.

Join us now as an Accounts Payable Accountant. 

Position Description

In this newly created position you will utilize your Accounting education and experience with enterprise level accounting software to perform general accounting functions and support for new business efforts.

Essential Functions:

·        Coordinates project accounting functions with project administrators and assists with special projects and reporting as directed.  Provides support for preparation of cost proposals for new business efforts.

·        Audits contracts, purchase orders, and vouchers.  Prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.

·        Accounts Payable Responsibilities include maintaining A/P vendor and consultant files. This involves efficiently processing accounts payable invoices and expense reports, coding to appropriate G/L accounts, and processing weekly check/wire payment runs.  Other duties include reconciling accounts payable accounts, vendor expense accounts, and monthly schedules of designated G/L accounts.   

·        Performs general accounting functions including processing 1099 tax information, assisting with audit preparation, processing payments to vendors, maintaining secondary ledgers for travel advances, prepaid expenses, and Corporate American Express cards.

Working Relationships:

·        Maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.  Interacts with Project Operations staff as appropriate. 

·        Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with clients, vendors, and/or any other representatives of external organizations.

Qualifications:

·        A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field; or an appropriate combination of education and accounting or finance experience may be considered.

·        A minimum of three years experience in an A/P accounting position using enterprise level accounting software. 

·        Microsoft Office Suite application skills are required.  Ability to prepare reports and other appropriate documentation. 

·        Successful candidate will be adaptable, flexible and have the ability to work well with clients and co-workers.

Working Conditions:

The work is performed in an office where the noise level is usually very quiet to moderate.

Thank you for your interest in employment with JEOL USA, Inc. 

JEOL is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.