Position: Staff Accountant Location: 10605 SW Allen Blvd, Beaverton, OR, 97005 Duration: 6 months + possible extension 1st shift: 8 AM to 5 PM; Mon-Fri Job Description: \' Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant is responsible for performing day-to-day operational accounting duties, including but not limited to preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports. Responsibilities: \' Prepare month-end journal entries timely and accurately \' Reconcile accounts and prepare financial reports \' Collaborate with key business partners to research and resolve issues \' Identify opportunities and implement solutions for process improvements \' Document key process and procedures \' Effectively and professionally interact with all functions within the company \' Assist in internal and external audits \' Ad-hoc projects or other duties as assigned Requirements: \' Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting \' 2-3 years\' GL accounting experience in a similar position \' Strong technical knowledge of accounting rules and practices \' Strong Excel Skills including proficiency in pivot tables, lookups, and ability to manipulate data \' Strong attention to detail and ability to trace general ledger entries back to sub ledger systems \' Ability to research variances independently and effectively explain findings \' Ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines \' Ability to work overtime during month end close and year end \' Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, works well with people from different background and with different styles Preferred: \' Distribution Company experience \' AS400 or Mincron ERP experience