Accountant

Timber Products Co.; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Timber Products Co. is seeking an Accountant to support its Admin and Sales Company. The Accountant will perform core accounting tasks, including credit and collections, month-end journal entries, audit preparation, and troubleshooting.

Must be able to work in the office; remote work is not offered. The role involves monthly closes, reporting, tax compliance, and assistance with system implementations and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in an Accountant role or equivalent
• Experience in credit and collections
• Experience with an integrated ERP system preferred
• Detail oriented and organized
• Proficient in MS Office and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Process daily credit and collections activities
• Support monthly close including journal entries in two systems
• Prepare month-end close and reconciliations
• Assist with audit preparation and support
• Manage property tax and sales/use tax reports
• Support invoicing, cash application, banking, inventory and AP processing
• Review payments for accuracy and approvals
• Assist with annual profit plan preparation
• Contribute to accounting system and policy improvements
• Collaborate with Controller and staff on closing and reporting

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Adaptable

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Position Summary

This position supports Timber Products’ Admin and Sales Company. The Accountant will perform accounting work including but not limited to core accounting, credit and collections, month-end journal entries, audit preparation, and troubleshooting. Applies established accounting practices to moderately difficult problems.

Position Summary

This position supports Timber Products’ Admin and Sales Company. The Accountant will perform accounting work including but not limited to core accounting, credit and collections, month-end journal entries, audit preparation, and troubleshooting. Applies established accounting practices to moderately difficult problems.

Must be able to work in the office. This position is not eligible for remote work.

MAJOR TASKS

• Process daily credit and collections activities.
• Support monthly close activities, including journal entries in two systems.
• Complete month-end close, including account reconciliations, accruals, adjustments, financial reports, and supporting schedules.
• Perform monthly financial analysis under the direction of the Controller.
• Manage the corporate purchasing card program, including monthly uploads, expense reviews, and reporting.
• Prepare and manage property tax and sales and use tax reports under the direction of the Controller.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and requests from external auditors.
• Assist with implementing accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
• Support accounting staff with invoicing, cash application, daily banking, inventory, and accounts payable processing.
• Review payments for accuracy and confirm that appropriate approvals have been obtained.
• Assist the Controller with preparation of the annual profit plan.
• Contribute to the team by performing other duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar Accountant role with an Associate Degree in Accounting required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in credit and collections.
• Experience with a fully integrated ERP system preferred.
• Attention to detail and the ability to conduct work in a timely, accurate and organized manner.
• Ability to problem-solve, research discrepancies, troubleshoot roadblocks and multi-task.
• Ability to work in a paperless environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel) and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate professionally (verbally and in writing) with all levels of personnel and management.
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively within a team and with individuals outside of the department.
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced high volume environment.