Staff Accountant

American Accounting Association; Scio (OR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PCT - Pacific Cast Technologies in Scio, Oregon, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support manufacturing operations. This role handles general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, cost tracking, and variance analysis for a high-precision metal casting environment.

You will partner with operations to support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close while ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Experience with general ledger, cost accounting and GAAP reporting.
• Proficient in account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger for manufacturing operations.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Assist with cost accounting, inventory valuation, and production variance analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for plant operations.
• Maintain internal controls and GAAP compliance; contribute to process improvements.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Account reconciliations

Journal entries

Cost accounting

Manufacturing variance analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Excel advanced

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Oracle JD Edwards

GAAP reporting

Internal controls / SOX awareness

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Employer PCT - Pacific Cast Technologies Location Scio, Oregon Salary Competitive Closing date Sep 26, 2026 Focus Area Cost Accounting, Records & Reporting Role Type Accountant Role Level Staff Certifications CGMA – Chartered Global Management Accountant, CISA – Certified Information System Auditor Work Mode Hybrid Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Other

PCT - Pacific Cast Technologies, part of PCC Structurals, seeks a Staff Accountant to support our manufacturing operations. This role handles general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, cost tracking, and variance analysis for a high-precision metal casting environment. Partner with operations to support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close while ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. You'll work in a safety-focused, process-driven culture with opportunities to learn advanced manufacturing finance and grow within a global aerospace and industrial leader.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger for manufacturing operations
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances
• Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Assist with cost accounting, inventory valuation, and production variance analysis
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for plant operations
• Maintain and improve internal controls and compliance with GAAPCollaborate with operations and finance teams to analyze performance metrics
• Prepare standard and ad hoc financial reports for management
• Leverage ERP and Excel to streamline accounting processes
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned

Required Skills

• General ledger accounting
• Account reconciliations
• Journal entries
• Cost accounting
• Manufacturing variance analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Excel (advanced)
• ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)
• Financial reporting under GAAPInternal controls and SOX awareness