Staff Accountant in Albany, Oregon - #73131 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 73131

Staff Accountant
Our client is looking for an Accountant who is eager to contribute, learn, and take on new challenges while working alongside a collaborative and supportive team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build on their accounting foundation, make an immediate impact, and grow professionally within a strong organization.

Due to the urgent nature of this hiring need only candidates currently living in Mid-Willamette and Southern Willamette Valley region will be considered.

This role is on-site in Albany, Oregon.

Staff Accountant Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, financial statements, and related account analysis.
• Perform detailed general ledger, balance sheet, bank, and cash reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain accounting for fixed assets, leases, property taxes, rebates, vendor programs, and other assigned financial activities.
• Research account discrepancies, perform financial and cost analysis, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Assist with audits, internal controls, process documentation, reporting requests, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Staff Accountant Qualifications

• Associate degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance highly preferred.
• 2+ years of recent general ledger accounting experience required.
• Requires recent, hands-on experience preparing journal entries, performing bank and general ledger reconciliations, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes.
• GAAP knowledge and a solid understanding of fundamental accounting concepts and practices.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and experience working within an ERP or accounting system.

Salary: $60K-$75K/year. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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