Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary : Located in Portland, Oregon, The Staff Accountant assists the Controller in managing the accounting function, which includes bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, tax and audit preparation, and adhering to generally accepted accounting principles. This role will assist with establishing and maintaining strong internal controls for safeguarding assets. This service-oriented role will work with vendors, customers, leadership, and other internal team members to ensure proper approvals and that invoices and expenses are accurately accounted for. This position helps to provide accurate and reliable financial information in a maintained, timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Create timely customer invoices using Maxio/SaaS Optics
• Input and maintain customer contracts and renewals in Maxio/SaaS Optics
• Monitor the accounting team inbox and assist in responding to internal and external inquiries
• Collaborate with other departments on reporting actual expenses within their spending plans
• Actively participate in the monthly financial close process and reporting
• Create journal entries and perform regular account reconciliations
• Validate, enter, reconcile, and process accounts payable
• Reconcile and record credit card expenses monthly
• Record accounts receivable collections and make bank deposits
• Perform daily cash reconciliation
• Assist with accounts receivable collections and customer follow-up
• Serve as backup for payroll processing
• Assist with external tax and audit preparation
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Competencies : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work and looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; protects private or sensitive information (e.g., payroll data) at all times

• Adaptability - Quickly adapts to changes in direction; manages competing demands; changes the approach to best fit the situation; able to cope with unexpected events

• Organizational - Possesses strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize, and attention to detail; efficient self-starter that works independently

• Analytical - Interprets complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures

• Design - Generates creative solutions; uses feedback to modify designs

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; proofreads own work; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively

Qualifications :

Education/Experience:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 3+ years of progressive experience in a start-up to mid-size company (or combined years of experience with a public accounting/auditing background)
• Proficient in the use of financial information systems like QuickBooks Online
• SaaS industry experience and experience with the use of Maxio/SaaS Optics is preferred
• Must have intermediate to advanced Excel skills and be able to prepare/manage spreadsheets and financial data
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated track record for building collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with competing demands

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

EOE $65K to 75K