Staff Accountant - Manufacturing

Compensation

• $30.00-$33.65 per hour
• Full-time, Temp-to-Hire (1,000 hours)
• Onsite: NE PDX

About My Client

My client is a manufacturing organization seeking a Staff Accountant to support cost accounting, financial reporting, inventory functions, and cross-functional operations. This role is onsite at my client's manufacturing facility and will work closely with leadership, operations, and accounting teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and transmit bank wire transactions
• Process Visa payments and reconcile merchant transmittals
• Provide annual financial information for workers' compensation insurance renewal
• Prepare annual 1099, 1094C, and 1095C filings
• Perform GL account reconciliations and create correction entries
• Support cost accounting activities, including variance monitoring and project cost tracking
• Provide tax-related data to external accounting partners for annual returns
• File monthly workers' comp reports and assist with annual payroll audits
• Submit monthly Department of Labor reporting
• Send monthly bank balances and financial statements to parent organization
• Reconcile inter-company accounts
• Review bank accounts and support banking-related processes
• Assist AP/AR as needed, including reconciliations and cross-department communication
• Partner with inventory, purchasing, and operations to resolve discrepancies
• Help navigate customer portals (including SPS)
• Contribute to continuous improvement and month-end close efficiency

Requirements & Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing or cost accounting experience required
• Full-cycle accounting experience (minimum 5 years)
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and interruptions
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge in:
  • Cost accounting
  • Variance analysis
  • Absorption/COGS
  • Month-end closing
  • Financial reporting and GAAP
• Strong Excel skills (intermediate level)
• Ability to collaborate across departments and provide constructive operational feedback
• Ability to work onsite full-time and wear multiple hats as needed
• Tenure matters - my client prefers candidates who remain in roles more than 1-2 years unless exiting for a strong reason (education, certifications, etc.)

Education

• Associate degree in Accounting required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred

Work Environment

• Onsite role in a manufacturing office setting
• Standard schedule: 9-5 (some team members work 8-4)
• Requires computer work for extended periods and occasional light lifting for filing