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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$82,357 / year median in Oregon
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice entry, payment tracking, and customer billing support.
- Follow up on outstanding balances and communicate with customers to resolve collection issues in a courteous manner.
- Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy to support reliable financial reporting.
- Assist with month-end closing activities by reconciling accounts and organizing supporting documentation.
- Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and other routine accounting reports for internal review.
- Enter and verify accounting data in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related systems with strong attention to detail.
- Use Excel to analyze account activity, organize financial information, and support reporting needs.
- Provide accounting support during operational changes, including adapting processes related to a new software rollout, while helping the team maintain continuity of service.