Posted 24 days ago

Staff Accountant

Bend, OregonOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Staff Accountant handles general accounting tasks, monthly closes, reconciliations, and financial reporting, supporting audits and ERP processes in SAP for a Bend, OR company.

About this role

Serán BioScience is searching for an experienced Staff Accountant to join the Accounting and Finance team. In this role you will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities and other related financial activities. Supported by the larger Accounting Department, the ideal candidate will have at least three years of related accounting experience to apply towards this position. Examples include maintaining a general ledger and preparing monthly P&L statements for internal stakeholders to review. Title and salary will be adjusted to meet the skills and abilities of selected candidate. Those with a degree in Accounting or similar field encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month end closing task management

Prepares monthly balance sheets and income (P&L) statements

Maintains the general ledger

May occasionally code invoices and sets up new accounts

Reconciles accounts and helps close the monthly books

Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks

Reconciles company credit cards monthly, monitors spending daily

Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts

Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit

Responsible for the creation of sales orders within SAP and daily communication with program management team on project status

Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies

Co-manages the purchasing and invoicing system

Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures

Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives

Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting

Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles

Ability to correctly prepare month end financial statements

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the company

Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams

Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and ERP management experience

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required

At least three years of related experience required

Working knowledge of SAP preferred

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance

Skills

Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBalance SheetsBank ReconciliationsCash Disbursement AccountingCredit Card ReconciliationsERP ManagementFinancial ReportingGeneral LedgerIncome StatementsJournal EntriesMicrosoft Office SuiteMonth-end ClosePayroll ReconciliationP&L PreparationSAPTax Forms Filing

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