Staff Accountant

Harder Mechanical Contractors • Portland, OR

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Harder Mechanical is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team of accounting professionals. This role provides in-house support for the company's multiple offices and projects, focusing on day-to-day accounting functions, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with reconciliations and reporting, and collaborating with teams across the company. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is a mid-level accounting position located at the Portland, OR headquarters, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 7 am to 4 pm. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

• Ability to analyze information and processes.
• Detail-driven and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A track record and passion for process improvement.
• Proficiency with computers, especially business solutions and bookkeeping software.
• Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation.
• Bachelors degree in accounting preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience in accounting or other related fields.
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day accounting functions, including maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting.
• Working closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial information while providing support to our offices and construction projects.
• Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, taxes, and other financial reports.
• File state sales and use tax returns.
• Reconcile banking activity to Vista accounting software.
• Develop and analyze reporting for business operations.
• Perform audits, ensuring adherence to standard requirements.
• Create new processes to improve financial efficiency.
• Report analysis and findings to management team.
• Be proactive and schedule tasks to ensure you can complete them.
• Support other areas of accounting as needed (payroll, AP, AR).
• Additional tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
• Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
• Profit sharing
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities
• Team environment that promotes individual growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level