Staff Accountant

Job Description

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Job Title: Staff Accountant
Pay: $30-40/hour
Hours: 40 hrs per week, 8AM-5PM

Looking for an accounting role with growth potential? Join a well-established innovation-driven organization as an Staff Accountant in Hillsboro, Oregon, and make an impact every day.


As an Staff Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting core accounting functions, including full-cycle accounts receivable, tax filings, and month-end close activities. You'll work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting, organized processes, and smooth day-to-day financial operations.


What You'll Do
As an Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, recurring payments, and other accounts payable transactions accurately and in accordance with company policies.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices, record cash receipts, apply payments, and support timely collection of outstanding receivables.
• Set up new and renewal customer accounts, prepare required billing documentation, reconcile related activity, and track receivables through final cash receipt.
• Reconcile vendor statements, customer accounts, bank activity, credit card transactions, and other balance sheet accounts; research and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations, schedules,variance research, and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Prepare recurring financial and operational reports, including accounts payable and accounts receivable summaries, weekly reporting packages, and daily cash flow templates.
• Support sales and use tax, property tax, and other state and local filing requirements by preparing documentation, processing payments, monitoring notices, and meeting filing deadlines.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, collect W-9 forms, and support annual 1099 preparation and distribution.
• Review contract terms related to billing, collections, payment obligations, and account setup to ensure transactions are recorded and processed appropriately.
• Monitor aging reports and provide clear updates to management and project leaders regarding outstanding receivables and collection status.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiency across finance operations.
• Support purchasing and purchase order processes by assisting departments with supplier setup, documentation, approvals, and policy compliance.
• Process and review expense reports, coordinate reimbursements, and ensure expenses are coded accurately to the general ledger.
• Assist the Director of Finance and Controller with ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and special projects as needed.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties assigned to support department priorities and business needs.

What You'll Bring
The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of two years of accounting experience preferred, including exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger processes.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close activities, and accounting best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software, including the ability to organize, reconcile, and analyze financial data.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us in Hillsboro?

• Flexible work schedule with reliable hours
• Opportunity for full-time hours based on performance and business needs
• Ask us about our Referral Bonus Program to earn extra cash!

Location & Schedule:
This is a temp-to-hire position on-site in Hillsboro, OR, offering 40 hours per week.


Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ready to start a rewarding career as an Staff Accountant in Hillsboro, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Don't wait - we're hiring now!

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