Accountant

pSemi Corporation is a Murata company driving semiconductor integration. pSemi builds on Peregrine Semiconductor’s 30-year legacy of technology advancements and strong IP portfolio but with a new mission—to enhance Murata’s world-class capabilities with high-performance semiconductors. With a strong foundation in RF integration, pSemi’s product portfolio now spans power management, connected sensors, optical transceivers, antenna tuning and RF frontends. These intelligent and efficient semiconductors enable advanced modules for smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices and healthcare. From headquarters in San Diego and offices around the world, pSemi’s team explores new ways to make electronics for the connected world smaller, thinner, faster and better.

Job Summary

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial reports, records, general ledgers and performing general bookkeeping in accordance with US GAAP.  In addition, the Accountant will support the financial leadership in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting/Finance Department.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

• Fixed Assets (FA): CIP, capitalization, depreciation, FA rollforward, etc.
• Prepaids and amortization schedules
• Sales and Use Tax calculation, payments and quarterly filings
• Supporting FP&A Team with FA inquires and data
• Cash tracking, bank reconciliation and cash balance sheet reconciliation
• Preparing forecasts and reviews for tracking and planning purposes related to cash and fixed assets
• Preparing general ledger entries, maintaining records and files; reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Preparing sales and use tax accrual journal entries, monthly prepayments and quarterly payments and filings
• Assisting with the preparation of consolidated financial statements
• Assisting with Debit Memos and intercompany transactions
• Assisting in the preparation of the monthly Flux analysis
• Assist with month-end close, monthly spend review and ad-hoc month-end close tasks
• Answering accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Assisting with the annual audit and ad-hoc projects
• Adhering to accounting controls by following policies and procedures
• Assisting in developing and implementing new accounting policies and procedures; recommending changes

Competency Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Skilled at identifying problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations
• Working with Ambiguity: Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information
• Driving Continuous Improvement:  Establishes methods to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes; utilizes specialized techniques for continuous improvement (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management)
• Demonstrating Tenacity and Perseverance: Maintains high levels of energy and enthusiasm over an extended amount of time; does not give up when faced with challenging obstacles; completes what he/she starts; sees projects through to the end
• Managing Time: Accurately estimates time required to complete actions and activities; adheres to schedules and timetables; completes things when he/she said they would; sensitive to the use of other people's time

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• Typically requires 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, depending on education level and experience
• Strong attention to detail, exceptional accuracy and quality of work are expected at all times
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment with minimal supervision, and a high energy level
• Ability to absorb training and take direction
• Proficient Microsoft Office user
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to deal with a high volume and fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle knowledge a plus
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Management

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

 
USD: 68,340.60 - 88,847.70 per year

pSemi Corporation supports a diverse workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. pSemi does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military or veteran status (including “protected veterans” under applicable affirmative action laws), marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws applicable to the Company. pSemi also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an employee or applicant has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Note: The Peregrine Semiconductor name, Peregrine Semiconductor logo and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and the pSemi name, pSemi logo, HaRP and DuNE are trademarks of pSemi Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. pSemi products are protected under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: http://patents.psemi.com