AP Specialist

Paradigm Information Services, Inc.•Forest Grove, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Paradigm is searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our client, a local manufacturer in Forest Grove. The AP Specialist will oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions. Type: 3-6 months | Contract-to-hire Location: Forest Grove, OR | Onsite Benefits: Paradigm offers medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days. As an AP Specialist you will: Manages the financial accounting and reporting function including maintenance of general accounting systems Maintains the integrity of the general and subsidiary ledger accounts including preparation and analysis of journal entries Manages and coordinates a high volume of computerized information that is sensitive and confidential in nature Analyzes year-end audit reports to help improve accuracy, compliance with policies and procedures, and accountability of financial assets Assists in preparation of year-end financial review Assists in continuous improvement efforts, projects and initiatives to result in ongoing incremental gains in quality and efficiency Document policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility Prepares annual company property tax returns Works with payroll vendor to ensure all costs are allocated correctly in the payroll system May perform specific duties in the areas supervised including general accounting, cost accounting, receivables, payables, and payroll Performs other/additional duties and projects that may be periodically assigned

Requirements

3-5 years relevant accounting experience, payroll, and cost accounting
Familiarity with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Proven ability to prioritize and manage workload
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like SAP
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated professional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant

Responsibilities

Manages the financial accounting and reporting function including maintenance of general accounting systems
Maintains the integrity of the general and subsidiary ledger accounts including preparation and analysis of journal entries
Manages and coordinates a high volume of computerized information that is sensitive and confidential in nature
Analyzes year-end audit reports to help improve accuracy, compliance with policies and procedures, and accountability of financial assets
Assists in preparation of year-end financial review
Assists in continuous improvement efforts, projects and initiatives to result in ongoing incremental gains in quality and efficiency
Document policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility
Prepares annual company property tax returns
Works with payroll vendor to ensure all costs are allocated correctly in the payroll system
May perform specific duties in the areas supervised including general accounting, cost accounting, receivables, payables, and payroll
Performs other/additional duties and projects that may be periodically assigned