Junior Staff Accountant

Hiring! Long term growth! Junior Staff Accountant Opening!

Job Description
The Junior Staff Accountant manages complex expense accounts related to the company's vehicle fleet, leased facilities, insurance programs, and ownership expenses. This role reviews and codes invoices, reconciles general ledger accounts, prepares journal entries, and ensures accurate and compliant handling of state and local taxes across multiple states. The position also oversees primary trade accounts payable, supports credit card administration, and provides accounting support to multiple locations while delivering excellent internal and external customer service.
Responsibilities

• Manage significant and complex expense accounts payable vendors related to the company's vehicle fleet, leased buildings, medical and liability insurance, and owner's expenses.
• Review invoices monthly, perform detailed and accurate coding, and ensure proper understanding and application of lease commitments and vehicle registrations.
• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, miscellaneous expense accounts, accounts payable and accounts receivable clearing accounts, and prepaid accounts.
• Complete additional reconciliations as needed for any general ledger account involved in research, changes of use, or other special projects.
• Prepare and enter general ledger journal entries, including routine monthly journals and correcting entries identified during account analysis.
• Support and maintain compliance with state and local tax requirements in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, California, Texas, Arizona, and Utah, with the ability to incorporate additional states as needed.
• Serve as a resource for the organization on state tax rules and the configuration of accounting and business software to maintain tax compliance.
• File all sales tax, business and occupation tax, property tax, and related business tax returns accurately and on time.
• Initiate and renew business licenses as required across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage the primary trade accounts payable account, including reviewing all invoices from the primary manufacturing business partner.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience with a strong emphasis on accounts payable.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Proficiency with ERP software and comfort working within integrated accounting systems.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger structures and reconciliation processes.
• Experience coding invoices accurately to appropriate accounts and cost centers.
• Demonstrated ability to perform month-end activities, including reconciliations and journal preparation.
• Proficiency in Excel, including accurate data entry and spreadsheet maintenance.

Work Environment
This role is 100% in-office in a location near the Lloyd Center. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The team culture is very family-oriented, with a strong emphasis on appreciation, loyalty, and employee well-being. Employees regularly enjoy potlucks, cookouts, and company outings, and the organization offers bonuses and raises as part of its commitment to recognizing contributions. The environment encourages collaboration, authenticity, and a supportive, team-focused atmosphere.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.