Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | VanderHouwen

The Tone:
This is a hybrid Staff Accountant role located in Tualatin, Oregon, placed by VanderHouwen, a professional staffing firm. VanderHouwen specializes in connecting experienced professionals with career opportunities in accounting and finance, among other fields. This particular role is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking broad accounting exposure, who enjoys using technology to create efficiencies, and aims to continue developing their career within a client organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Tualatin, OR
• Pay: $85000–$89000 yearly
• Mission: This person will improve accounting processes, support month-end close activities, and ensure accurate financial record-keeping for multiple entities.
• Tech Stack: Advanced Excel, ERP systems, Oracle NetSuite

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger: Perform general ledger accounting activities across multiple entities, including preparing journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and account reconciliations.
• Month-End Close: Support an efficient monthly close process by completing balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and consolidation-related activities accurately and on schedule.
• Reporting & Audit: Assist with financial reporting, maintain supporting accounting documentation, and respond to external audit requests while adhering to established policies and controls.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes, standardize reconciliations, strengthen controls, and improve ERP system functionality.
• Cross-Functional Support: Provide backup for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed, and collaborate with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, and other business partners.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree with a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, journal entries, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepaids.
• Skills: Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems; demonstrated process improvement mindset; strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bonus: Oracle NetSuite experience and an interest in maximizing system capabilities; manufacturing or consumer products industry experience.