Staff Accountant

Located in Medford, OR

Salary: $23-$28

Staff Accountant Job Description

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports daily accounting operations by ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. This role partners closely with finance and operational teams to support month-end close, account reconciliations, reporting, inventory accuracy initiatives, and transactional accounting activities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is a full time position, Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm. The starting wage is $23-$28 an hour! 

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Support (70%)

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and supporting financial records.
• Prepare monthly workpapers and supporting documentation for financial reporting and audit support.
• Reconcile ERP and accounting system transactions, including accounts receivable, inventory, sales, cash, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Process daily cash postings and assist with bank reconciliations and treasury-related activities.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed, including invoice processing, payment support, billing assistance, and collections backup.
• Research transaction history, variances, and accounting discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Review Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to identify inventory and accounting impacts.
• Assist with inventory-related accounting activities, including cycle count reconciliation, inventory adjustments, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, schedules, and financial analysis for management and operational teams.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to accounting processes, workflows, and ERP usage.

Operational & Analytical Support (20%)

• Assist with productivity and inventory accuracy projects through reporting, analysis, and reconciliation activities.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and process improvement opportunities.
• Support KPI reporting and operational scorecard preparation.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, engineering, and production teams to support accurate financial reporting and data integrity.
• Help identify and resolve process inefficiencies that impact accounting accuracy or operational performance.

Teamwork & Communication (10%)

• Maintain positive working relationships with internal departments, customers, and vendors.
• Communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance personnel.
• Support the accounting team with day-to-day accounting activities and special projects.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Accounting certificate, bookkeeping certification, or equivalent vocational training preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Experience working within ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supporting inventory accuracy initiatives preferred.
• Familiarity with Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and manufacturing transaction flows preferred.
• Working knowledge of SQL reporting preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

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Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement

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