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Accounting Clerk II (TEMP)

Working with defined standards and procedures, performs a variety of accounting/clerical duties of average complexity in support of the accounting department with minimal to general supervision.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Routine Accounting Functions


* Checking and verifying items on invoices, purchase orders, records, etc., resolve any discrepancies
+ Research invoices by working with internal personnel and vendors
+ Identify root causes for A/P process problems and drive improvement
+ Audit and pay employee travel expenses and reimbursements
+ Appropriately pay, accrue or remove sales and use tax in accordance with Board of Equalization guidelines


* Accurately input information into computer and retrieve reports (PO receipts, invoices, etc.)


* Respond to vendor requests for payment status


* Process hand checks as needed (manually typed)


* Accurately file documents


* Create Debit Memos for returned product


* Run aging and select invoices for payment


* Spreadsheet reporting
+ Coherent inter-company Reconciliation Report
+ GL Recons (research and resolve problems)
+ AP reports


* Assist with other accounting functions and special projects as necessary, including but not limited to audit and budget support


* Prepare accrual, inter-company and miscellaneous journal entries


* Audit non purchase order expenses, obtain appropriate internal payment approval and assign appropriate General Ledger accounting


* 1099 Filing


* W-9 Verification


* Maintain oversight of vendor progress payments and payments on account

Education & Experience


* Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting department with duties encompassing at least on function area such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.


* High School or GED, some post high school accounting classes (including accounting software) desired

Skills


* Basic knowledge of accounting methods and office practices and procedures as they relate to clerical processing and recording of transactions and accounting information


* Proficiency with a 10-key and standard office/accounting computer software required


* Proficiency in MS office and other modern information technology applications is required


* Strong written and verbal communication skills


* Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley environment helpful

Working Conditions


* Standard office environment

Physical Requirements


* Sedentary Work

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp.

Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmenta...




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