What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant position at Paradigm Information Services, Inc.?
Paradigm is searching for a Junior Accountant to support our accounting team with day-to-day financial operations. This entry-level role is ideal for someone with foundational accounting knowledge who is eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
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 a Junior Accountant you will:
- Assist with verifying, allocating, and posting accounts payable and receivable transactions
- Help reconcile account balances and bank statements
- Maintain accurate records in the general ledger
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes
- Prepare basic financial reports and summaries for review by senior staff
- Assist with payroll data entry and cost allocation
- Help document accounting procedures and workflows
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the accounting team
Requirements
Our skills and experience wish list includes:
- 1–3 years of accounting experience (internship or coursework accepted).
- Basic understanding of GAAP principles.
- Familiarity with accounting software (SAP experience is a plus but not required).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Benefits
Paradigm offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.
About Us, Paradigm
Want to love Mondays? It's possible when you love what you do. Paradigm is a staffing solutions firm dedicated to finding the perfect job for candidates. We're connected with some of the most innovative tech companies around, giving our employees that competitive edge needed in today's job market.
Paradigm Information Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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