Accounting Specialist

Location: ONSITE - Hillsboro, OR
Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Days: Monday - Friday

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist works under general supervision to provide administrative and clerical support to the accounting function to ensure continual improvement and customer satisfaction while adhering to company policy. The Accounting Specialist supports timely financial operations by following established procedures and regulatory requirements to meet company goals as they relate to these areas.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Maintain accurate accounting records by independently preparing, reviewing, and updating financial data and supporting documentation in accordance with established policies, procedures, and internal controls. Verify data accuracy, ensure proper classification of transactions in financial systems, and maintain organized records to support audits and reporting requirements.
2. Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies in financial and operational data by analyzing variances, obtaining supporting documentation, and applying established procedures. Resolve routine issues independently and escalate non-routine discrepancies as appropriate to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
3. Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, supporting schedules, and reconciliation documentation in accordance with established timelines, procedures, and approval requirements.
4. Prepare recurring financial, operational, and compliance reports using predefined formats and schedules. Collect and verify data from internal systems and stakeholders to ensure reports are accurate and completed within established deadlines.
5. Support regulatory and compliance reporting requirements by preparing and submitting required government and Census reports in accordance with established guidelines. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather required information and ensure reporting obligations are met accurately and on time.
6. Ensure compliance with internal controls and documentation standards by following accounting procedures, maintaining accurate records, and supporting internal and external audits. Communicate with internal partners to resolve data issues and support accurate financial information.

Other Responsibilities

1. Follow company-wide safety programs, 6.S. initiatives, and ISO procedures.
2. Provide consistent, high-quality output to ensure customer satisfaction and create value to exceed customer expectations.
3. Regular and reliable attendance is required to accomplish essential functions of the job.
4. Maintain professional and technical knowledge of industry best practices by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, visiting other manufacturing facilities, and participating in professional societies.
5. Ensure confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.

Education and Experience

1. Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent applicable education and work experience is required.
2. Previous experience is preferred; experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
3. Proficient knowledge of applicable regulations for accounting and financial reporting.
4. Experience with ERP systems or SAP is preferred.
5. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with all levels of personnel.
6. Prioritize workload to consistently meet deadlines.
7. Strong organizational skills and critical attention to detail
8. Advanced PC skills are required, including experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in a warehouse, manufacturing, cleanroom, and/or office environment that is subject to moderate to high levels of noise, specialized apparel and safety equipment, and moving mechanical parts. This position will have exposure to and use of materials listed in the company’s Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee conducts primarily sedentary work with occasional periods of standing, walking, squatting, and climbing stairs. This position requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds on occasion. Repetitive motions (movements) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers are required.

Salary : $33 - $38