Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Position Reports To: Controller

Location: Portland Office

FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

General Summary: We are looking for an organized, motivated Accounting Clerk to join our team. This is an in-person position and is expected to report to our local office 8:00am – 4:30pm daily. To ensure success in this position, you should be comfortable with a variety of accounting tasks. An excellent accounting clerk is analytical, accurate, detailed, well organized, and able to communicate clearly within all levels of the company.

Major Functions:

• Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.
• Calculate and transmit sales tax
• Understand compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)
• Understand expense accounts, cost centers, and intercompany transactions.
• Assist with the monthly close process
• Monthly bank account reconciliation
• Respond to information requests and assisting with audits.
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Participate in the implementation of a new ERP system as it is rolled out from corporate office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Independently motivated, with the ability to take on tasks and duties with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to develop, improve, follow, and document internal processes
• High level of confidentiality and integrity
• Desire to learn and grow with the company
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Education and Experience: Associate degree in accounting; 2-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.

Skills & Abilities: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Problem solving-the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Oral communication-the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Planning/organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability-the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and deals well with a frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability-the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are required due to the amount of interaction they have with various employees and vendors.

Contact with others: Regular daily routine requires contact with other employees, sales, and management. Must maintain an extremely high level of confidentiality.

Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision of Controller. Must handle prioritization with a variety of competing activities. Performs tasks independently with periodic supervisory review/audit. Seeks guidance to ensure complete and appropriate action.

Working Conditions: Varied work environment includes office and warehouse. Good working conditions requiring normal safety precautions. Frequent use of personal computer. This position requires standing, walking, sitting, using hands, seeing, reaching, talking, and hearing. May need to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97211: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person