Accounting & auditing

Staff accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT.

columbia falls, montana

Posted 8/28/2026

Closes 9/25/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$60,000

• $75,000 per year
  Permanent
  8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM
  Industry
  accounting & auditing (Business and Financial Operations Occupations)
  Reference number
  S_175071
  The Staff Accountant will be part of the day-to-day accounting engine of the company.

The main responsibilities will include but are not limited to managing A/R and A/P processes, assisting with payroll, supporting month-end procedures to allow for timely financial statement preparation, full ownership of sales tax certificate maintenance & compliance, and supporting inventory control & costing.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Accounts Receivable: customer invoicing, credit memos, monthly statements, collections, cash applications, check scanning, ACH payment reconciliation, and past-due customer communications
• Assist with

Accounts Payable:

vendor invoice processing, payment runs (ACH/check/wire), 1099 tracking, and vendor communication

• Calculate bi-weekly Excise Tax liabilities & prepare quarterly Excise Tax filings
• Collect, validate, and maintain sales tax resale/exemption certificates for all wholesale customers; ensure compliance across multiple states. Full ownership of Avalara software organization & management
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and related journal entries when needed ...
• Perform daily accounting activities including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and credit card reconciliations
• Assist with inventory accounting (COGS, standard costing, variances, and annual physical inventory)
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting schedules (prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation)
• Assist the Senior Accountant with rectifying balance sheet & income statement accounts as needed
• Support month-end/closing duties
• Assist with annual audit, workers compensation audits, tax preparation, and sales/use tax filings as needed
• Help document and improve accounting processes and internal controls as the company scales
• Collaborate with sales and warehouse teams on customer-related accounting issues, when appropriate
• Identify and undertake projects and/or processes that will result in a more streamlined accounting system for the company Working hours: 8:00 AM
• 5:00

PM Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
• 2-5 years of full-cycle accounting experience preferred (manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, or inventory-intensive businesses helpful)
• Prior exposure to multi-state sales tax exemption certificate management is very beneficial
• Familiarity with sales tax nexus rules, registering with states to remit sales tax, and VDA rules preferred

Education:

High School Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience managing both A/R and A/P
• Experience assisting with payroll processing
• Strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills; experience with ERP or accounting systems (SAGE 100) highly desired
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and work independently when appropriate now at www.

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key responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable: customer invoicing, credit memos, monthly statements, collections, cash applications, check scanning, ACH payment reconciliation, and past-due customer communications
• Assist with

Accounts Payable:

vendor invoice processing, payment runs (ACH/check/wire), 1099 tracking, and vendor communication

• Calculate bi-weekly Excise Tax liabilities & prepare quarterly Excise Tax filings
• Collect, validate, and maintain sales tax resale/exemption certificates for all wholesale customers; ensure compliance across multiple states. Full ownership of Avalara software organization & management
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and related journal entries when needed
• Perform daily accounting activities including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and credit card reconciliations
• Assist with inventory accounting (COGS, standard costing, variances, and annual physical inventory
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting schedules (prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation
• Assist the Senior Accountant with rectifying balance sheet & income statement accounts as needed
• Support month-end/closing duties
• Assist with annual audit, workers compensation audits, tax preparation, and sales/use tax filings as needed
• Help document and improve accounting processes and internal controls as the company scales
• Collaborate with sales and warehouse teams on customer-related accounting issues, when appropriate
• Identify and undertake projects and/or processes that will result in a more streamlined accounting system for the company experience 1-4 years skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
• 2-5 years of full-cycle accounting experience preferred (manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, or inventory-intensive businesses helpful
• Prior exposure to multi-state sales tax exemption certificate management is very beneficial
• Familiarity with sales tax nexus rules, registering with states to remit sales tax, and VDA rules preferred qualifications
• Hands-on experience managing both A/R and A/P
• Experience assisting with payroll processing
• Strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills; experience with ERP or accounting systems (SAGE 100) highly desired
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and work independently when appropriate education High School share this job.

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