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SEMI is seeking a proactive Staff Accountant to manage finance operations, including processing employee reimbursements and vendor payments, and streamlining financial processes with modern technology.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include processing travel and expense reports, vendor invoices, reconciling accounts payable, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Skills: Candidates should have 2-5 years of accounting experience, knowledge of GAAP, and familiarity with ERP systems like NetSuite and Tipalti.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred, along with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Location: This position is based in Milpitas, CA, US.

Compensation: $84100 - $105000 / Annually

Description

Compensation: Min - $84,100.00 per year to Max: $105,000.00 per year (SF Bay area candidates only)

The exact compensation may vary based upon skills & experience

Although we’re small, we’re mighty and influence and impact society at large positively. At SEMI, we offer opportunities to connect and interact with world leaders, industry legends, and rising stars. We help our members develop public and private policies to strengthen global supply chains and promote business growth and prosperity. Learn and grow professionally through career opportunities such as rotational assignments. Contribute by influencing and impacting an industry that is the foundation for innovation and positive change in areas like environmental sustainability, thought leadership, and workforce development. We take pride in offering work-life balance so you can live your personal and professional life to the fullest. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply.

SEMI is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to manage key aspects of finance operations. In this role, you will process employee reimbursements, vendor payments, and other financial transactions accurately and on time. You will also play a critical role in streamlining processes and implementing new technology, including Tipalti for AP and Navan for travel and expense management. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to learn global finance operations, work with modern systems, and collaborate across teams. As part of a team rebuild, you will help enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting across the organization.

This is a full-time position which reports to the Account Manager and is based in Milpitas, CA

Key Responsibilities

Travel & Expense (T&E) Management

• Process employee travel and expense reports accurately and in compliance with SEMI policy.
• Use Navan for travel bookings and expense submissions.
• Review receipts and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with T&E reporting and month-end close activities.

Accounts Payable (AP) Management

• Process vendor invoices in Tipalti and NetSuite, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
• Reconcile AP accounts and track unpaid bills.
• Maintain AP aging reports and support payments according to schedule.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies with vendors or internal teams.
• Support month-end close and provide documentation for audits.

Cross-Functional Support & Compliance

• Collaborate with colleagues across HQ, SEMI Foundation, and international offices.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with testing, documentation, and training for Tipalti and Navan implementations.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2–5 years of accounting or finance experience, with a focus on AP and T&E preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial controls.
• Experience with ERP and payment platforms (NetSuite, Tipalti, Navan) preferred.
• Prior experience in multi-entity or global finance operations is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with employees, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Why SEMI

• Join a global organization shaping the semiconductor industry.
• Gain hands-on experience implementing and optimizing modern finance platforms.
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with cross-functional and international teams.
• Opportunity to grow in a global finance role while learning cutting-edge systems and processes.

SEMI is the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Since 1970, SEMI has built connections that have helped its members prosper, create new markets, and address common industry challenges together. SEMI maintains offices in Berlin, Brussels, Hsinchu, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Milpitas and Washington, D.C. For more information about SEMI, please visit us at SEMI.org.