Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Jr. Staff Accountant for a direct hire opportunity in Portland, OR with a stable, well-established organization in the heavy equipment and industrial infrastructure space. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who is detail-oriented, Excel-savvy, and ready to build a long-term accounting career.
This role offers a clear growth path. During the first 6 to 7 months, you will gain deep experience managing a high-volume Accounts Payable function before transitioning into broader Staff Accountant responsibilities. You will join a collaborative accounting team that values accuracy, learning, teamwork, and professional development.
This is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving discrepancies, staying organized in a fast-paced environment, and taking ownership of accurate financial work.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, prepare, code, and enter high-volume expense invoices, vendor invoices, credit card charges, and employee reimbursements.
- Match purchase orders to invoices, apply proper general ledger coding, and research invoice or payment discrepancies.
- Run payment registers, maintain control totals, organize documentation, and support records retention processes.
- Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payment status, account questions, and outstanding issues.
- Support monthly close activities, expense reporting, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance as the role expands.
- Contribute to process improvements and gain exposure to broader accounting functions over time.
- Location: Portland, OR.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Manage a high-volume Accounts Payable desk with accuracy and consistency.
- Process invoices, purchase orders, credit card statements, reimbursements, and vendor account documentation.
- Support month-end accounting activities, reconciliations, financial records, and expense reporting.
- Research discrepancies, resolve outstanding items, and communicate professionally with vendors and internal teams.
- 1 to 2 years of relevant accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or administrative finance experience preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills required.
- Strong data entry, keyboarding, spreadsheet, and 10-key skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and high-volume workloads.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and research skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with financial information.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-first mindset.
- Ability to pass a math assessment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior Accounts Payable experience.
- Experience working with invoices, purchase orders, vendor accounts, and employee reimbursements.
- Understanding of general ledger coding and basic accounting principles.
- Credit card reconciliation experience.
- Strong spreadsheet tracking and reporting experience.
- Ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and proactively recommend solutions.