Accountant 1

Aston Carter•Happy Valley, OR

1d•$25 - $30•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Accountant 1 to join our team. This role involves managing and auditing IT prepaids, preparing journal entries, supporting month-end close activities, and identifying process improvement opportunities. The position is a one-year contract with daily hours from 9 AM to 4 PM PST.

Requirements

2-5 years of full cycle accounting experience.
Experience with accounts payable, especially IT pre-paid invoices.
Proficiency in reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
Strong PC skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Workday system preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
Previous experience with prepaids or prepaid accounting guidance preferred.
Strong attention to detail and analytical/problem-solving skills.
Proven interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects and competing priorities.
Experience in developing influential and collaborative relationships across teams.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Manage and audit IT prepaids.
Update and maintain standard operating procedure documentation.
Prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
Support month-end close activities.
Identify process improvement opportunities.
Partner cross-functionally with IT, Finance, and P2P teams.
Identify and set up IT prepaids with criteria for setting up prepaid invoices including costs and service period thresholds.
Review and approve prepaid invoices, ensuring correct ledger and amortization schedules.
Maintain accuracy of IT financial data through journal entries and monthly reconciliations.
Assist with Fixed Asset items and other IT project accounting tasks.
Develop collaborative relationships with IT P2P and IT finance teams to solve problems efficiently.
Research, analyze, develop, and implement new strategies and processes.