Staff Accountant in Portland, Oregon

Staff Accountant Opportunity

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a broad range of general accounting activities across a growing organization. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end close and general ledger experience, takes ownership of their work, and is naturally curious about how processes can be improved. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants broad accounting exposure, enjoys leveraging technology to create efficiencies, and is looking to continue developing their career.

This role is a hybrid model in Tualatin, Oregon.

• Perform general ledger accounting activities across multiple entities, including preparing journal entries, accruals, prepaids, account reconciliations, and other month-end close responsibilities.
• Support an efficient monthly close process by completing balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and consolidation-related activities accurately and on schedule.
• Assist with financial reporting, maintain supporting accounting documentation, and respond to external audit requests while adhering to established accounting policies and internal controls.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes, standardize reconciliations, strengthen controls, and improve the use of ERP system functionality.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed and collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, and other business partners.

• 2-5 years of progressive general accounting experience, with hands-on experience in general ledger accounting, journal entries, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepaids.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, with a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems;
  Oracle Net Suite experience and an interest in maximizing system capabilities are strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated process improvement mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies, improve accounting workflows, and take proactive ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines, collaborate across functions, and thrive in a growing environment; manufacturing or consumer products industry experience is preferred.