Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day operational accounting activities within a fast-paced environment. This role will be heavily involved in month-end close, general ledger activities, and accounts payable functions, while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, including preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Manage accounts payable, including entering and coding invoices in the ERP system, creating and processing batch payment runs, and communicating with vendors regarding invoices and payment inquiries.
• Assist with preparation and review of financial statements, including Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss Statements, and Cash Flow Statements.
• Analyze financial data and ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
• Utilize Excel to support reporting, reconciliations, and analysis.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of operational accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience in bank reconciliations and accounts payable processes.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and how to interpret them.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Personable and professional demeanor with a customer service mindset.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• ERP experience with SAP or M1 preferred.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience with ASC 606 – revenue recognition is a plus.
• Fluency in Japanese is advantageous.
• Knowledge of IFRS and currency conversion for reporting is beneficial.

Work Environment

The position operates in an open office space with half walls, working 5 days a week from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

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 $31.25 - $36.05/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 Apr 8, 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® double diamond 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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