General Ledger Accountant

Corporate Office, 201 NE Park Plaza Drive, Vancouver, Washington, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Build Your Future at NWPX

At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America’s water infrastructure. It’s work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.

Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment
, and Teamwork
, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.

For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water
.

WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU:

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential
• Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety

ABOUT THE JOB:

The General Ledger Accountant has a broad range of corporate accounting responsibilities, including account analysis and reconciliations, monthly journal entries, daily treasury function, preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns, and assistance with audits. The General Ledger Accountant will document and update policies and procedures for areas of responsibility, resolve accounting discrepancies, and cross-train with the General Ledger Accounting team.

Responsibilities also include special projects.

• Prepare accounting analysis, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Treasury support functions including daily cash reconciliation, positive pay, and borrowing administration.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns for multiple jurisdictions, including state, local, and Canadian jurisdictions; file amendments as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of sales and use tax rules and provide guidance on sales and use tax issues to others in the organization.
• Responsibility for management of sales and use tax audits by government entities, and of sales and use tax consultants retained by the Company.
• Provide assistance with the external financial audit and internal audits.
• Support the Company’s financial reporting function, including preparation of financial disclosure schedules.
• Support income tax provision and compliance preparation and filing process, including preparation of certain schedules.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with Company policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility. Maintain and update internal control procedures for areas.
• Lead special projects as assigned.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Back-up responsibility for fixed asset accounting performed by the Senior Asset Accountant position.
• Other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Types of interactions are in-person discussions and meetings, phone calls, and emails.
• Daily interaction with other members of the Finance department.
• Moderate interaction with staff in other corporate departments, and staff at plant locations.
• Occasional interaction with external auditors, representatives of taxing jurisdictions, and bank representatives.
• Interaction typically relates to accounting transactions, of moderate complexity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong grasp of GAAP and technical accounting experience obtained through either audit or industry experience.
• Familiarity with internal controls.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task, monitor workflow to meet critical deadlines and project timetables, and…