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Paradigm Information Services

AP Specialist

Paradigm Information Services, Forest Grove, Oregon, United States, 97116

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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? 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 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.

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