AP Specialist

Paradigm Information Services • Forest Grove, OR

9d • 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 Locati on: Forest Grove, OR | Onsite Benefits: Paradigm offers medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.

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

Benefits

• Paradigm offers medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.
• Paradigm offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees