Bookkeeper & Accounting Specialist — Manufacturing

BBSI is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Bookkeeper & Accounting Specialist to join their growing manufacturing operation in White City, Oregon.

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity reporting directly to the Controller. Our client is looking for someone who can take ownership of day-to-day accounting functions, maintain accurate financial records, support month-end and year-end close, and assist with accounting processes specific to a manufacturing environment.

Manufacturing accounting experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with experience in job costing, work-in-process (WIP), inventory accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing ERP systems are highly encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary: $62,400 annually
• Full-time, on-site
• Location: White City, Oregon
• Reports to: Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and general ledger accounting activities.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare customer invoices and maintain accurate customer accounting records.
• Apply customer payments and research account discrepancies.
• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support payroll accounting and payroll liability reconciliation.
• Prepare assigned month-end journal entries, schedules, and close workpapers.
• Assist with monthly and year-end financial close.
• Support WIP and job-cost accounting, including labor, materials, purchasing, receiving, travel, and other job-related costs.
• Assist with manufacturing overhead and shop allocations and related accounting schedules.
• Support inventory accounting and investigate material or system discrepancies.
• Maintain fixed-asset and capital-expenditure schedules.
• Reconcile accounting information between QuickBooks Online Advanced and the company’s manufacturing ERP system.
• Review and reconcile Expensify/company-card activity.
• Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and other Controller-related schedules as needed.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies and escalate unresolved or material issues to the Controller.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and Administration to obtain information needed for accurate accounting.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Strong account reconciliation skills.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and work independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work across multiple accounting and operational systems.
• A high level of confidentiality, integrity, and professional judgment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple departments.

Strongly Preferred Experience

Candidates with the following experience will be especially competitive:

• Manufacturing accounting
• Job costing
• Work-in-process (WIP) accounting
• Inventory accounting
• Cost accounting
• Manufacturing ERP systems
• QuickBooks Online Advanced
• Expensify or similar expense-management systems
• Experience working directly with Production, Purchasing, Operations, or other manufacturing departments

Education

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent relevant accounting experience will also be considered.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on role and wants to be an important part of a growing manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes while working closely with the Controller and other departments across the organization.

BBSI is recruiting for this position on behalf of our client.