Staff Accountant Job at Legado Talent in Portland

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Staff Accountant

Position Summary

Our client, a well-known company with deep roots in the Portland market, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate that is looking for growth, development and advancement in a fast-paced and engaging operation.

The Staff Accountant provides support across a wide range of general ledger and reporting activities. This role requires an intermediate understanding of accounting principles to complete balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close responsibilities. The Staff Accountant will also assist in the management of fixed assets. While subject to some supervision, the position also requires independent problem-solving, critical thinking, and initiative.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations using best-practice templates and techniques to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
• Complete month-end close responsibilities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency.
• Provide administrative support to internal customers related to the organization’s accounting/ERP systems.
• Maintain knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles relevant to assigned accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders; communicate effectively with management across the organization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in assigned areas, providing clear explanations and training when needed.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines while proactively communicating challenges to management.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to cross-functional teams.
• Assist with special projects and external audits as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of related accounting experience.
• Experience in medium to large organizations with established best practices preferred.
• Prior experience with fixed assets is HIGHLY preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture and understand business impacts.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Sound judgment, adaptability, and ability to manage shifting priorities.

Legado Talent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Truck Transportation

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