What are the responsibilities and job description for the GL Accountant position at The Opus Group?
Job Title: GL Accountant
Group/Team: Finance
Reports to: Assistant Controller
Location: Beaverton, OR
Employment Type: FT, Salary, Exempt
Travel: 0-10%
THE OPUS GROUP
The Opus Group represents a shared services model that provides administrative support to our “house of brands.” Our house of brands includes Opus, MAS and Verve. Our structure provides scalable and efficient administrative services and support that adds fuel to the growth of our brands. Operating independently, each brand serves its own clients with purposeful services and solutions. Each brand designs, creates and manages their client’s most important events and experiential campaigns.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The GL Accountant is primarily focused on supporting aspects of Accounting management such as AP, GL, balance sheet reconciliation, cash management, and audit preparation. This individual will perform professional accounting activities for specialized, complex and/or functional areas requiring the expert knowledge and professional application of accounting principles, practices and techniques in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
This position works within the Accounting team and interacts with and is expected to maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
YOU SHOULD HAVE
- 2-3 Years of Accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is a plus
- Exceptional skills and accuracy in reconciling accounts
- Ability to effectively deliver and work with minimal guidance or direction
- Highly accurate to process high volume of invoices with minimal error
- Ability to effectively prioritize workload on multiple projects simultaneously
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to deliver effective, accurate results
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (basic formulas and pivot tables)
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in monthly financial closing to produce results in an accurate and timely manner.
- Prepares and conducts accurate, timely account reconciliations in accordance with the established month end close schedule.
- Assists in the preparation of schedules/rollforward for annual financial audit.
- Performs accounting analysis for cash accruals, account payables, account receivables, reconciliations and foreign exchange.
- Participates in cross-functional projects to drive overall efficiency of the Finance department.
- Reviews and analysis of departmental costs.
- Provides additional administrative, operational, or financial support, as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
COMPETENCIES
- Leadership
- Analytical Skills
- Decision-Making
- Ethics Integrity Values
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN
- Full time position
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Health & Dental Insurance (choice of plans)
- 100% Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Opportunity to elect additional life insurance and LTD insurance at employee expense
- Paid parental leave
- Opportunity to contribute pre-tax dollars to flexible spending accounts
- 401(K) with employer match
- Flexibility in work schedules
- Generous time off
HOW WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting salary for this role is between $55,000 and $72,500. Our salary ranges are based on third-party national average market compensation analysis. The actual salary is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?
Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At The Opus Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team – so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
OTHER DUTIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Opus Agency does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary : $55,000 - $72,500
