AP Specialist

Paradigm Information Services, Inc.

Job Location:

Forest Grove, OR - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 27 - 29

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Location: Forest Grove OR Onsite

Benefits: Paradigm offers medical dental vision life 401K PTO and sick days.

As an AP Specialist you will:

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

Requirements

Our skills and experience wish list includes:

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

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 Its possible when you love what you do. Paradigm is a staffing solutions firm dedicated to finding the perfect job for candidates. Were connected with some of the most innovative tech companies around giving our employees that competitive edge needed in todays job market.

Paradigm Information Services does not discriminate based on 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.

Required Skills:

3-5 years relevant accounting experience payroll cost accounting filing property tax returns SAP solid technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge in compliance 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.