What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Nextaff?
We have an amazing opportunity for an Cost Accountant in Sherwood, OR. You will be responsible for performing all aspects of Accounting, AP and AR, provide financial information to management on a timely basis in established format that allows for effective decision making. Join us on our journey & let NEXTAFF help you grow! Apply Now!
What You'll Receive as a Cost Accountant:
- Pay: $60,000- $70,000 (depending on your experience)
- Shift: DAY Shift (Mon- Fri)
- Medical, Dental, Vision Available
- Contract- to Hire
- Weekly Payday (every Friday)
- Located in Sherwood, OR
What You'll Be Doing as a Cost Accountant:
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Assist with corporate accounting functions, including preparation of financial statements and reports.
- Conduct general ledger reconciliations and analysis to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Support financial accounting processes, such as month-end and year-end close activities.
- Assist with technical accounting research and provide recommendations for compliance with accounting standards
- Collaborate with accounts payable and payroll teams to ensure accurate recording of transactions.
- Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with general ledger accounting tasks, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Perform account analysis to ensure proper classification and reporting of financial data.
- In summary - Experienced in AP/AR, Reconciliation, Budgeting, Forecasting, Month end tasks, Closing books; Journal Entries, Balancing labor hours, Setting up ACH Wires.
What You'll Need to Have as a Cost Accountant:
- Minimum of 3-year prior experience in Accounting, but 5 years preferred.
- Accounting degree from a 4-year university preferred.
- Previous experience with oversight of payroll staff a plus, but not required.
- Require leadership of the accounting group - small group currently of 5 people in our current accounting group- You will be working directly with under the Controller.
- Must be comfortable with Excel, Pivot Tables, and Spreadsheets.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and financial accounting practices
- Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Excel for data analysis
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sherwood, OR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- This is a contract to hire (90 days). Are you ok with that?
- Please explain your experience in relations to this opportunity.
- How soon can you start?
- Please provide the best phone number and email address to contact you.
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
