Accountant II
Location: NE Portland, onsite
Salary: $70,000-75,000
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant II to join their accounting team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices. In this role, you will be responsible for various accounting tasks, contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations within a multi-entity organization.
Responsibilities:
- Bank and Account Reconciliations: Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies. Reconcile various general ledger accounts, including but not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory.
- General Ledger Maintenance: Assist in the maintenance of the general ledger, including journal entry preparation and posting.
- Financial Reporting: Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Audit Support: Provide support for internal and external audits, including preparing schedules and documentation.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting-related issues and provide financial information as needed.
- Other duties as assigned: Perform other accounting and finance-related tasks as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1+ years of general ledger accounting experience
- Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Proficiency in bank and account reconciliations.
- Experience with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.