Accountant - General
Oregon Potato Company (Portland, Oregon)

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Due to expansion, Oregon Potato Company is currently seeking candidates to fill a new accounting position at its plant in Boardman, Oregon. Oregon Potato Company is a privately held corporation with two production operations. We have one plant located in Warden, Washington and another in Boardman, Oregon.

We produce potato flakes and flour (grind), and dehydrofrozen diced potatoes. All products are shipped both domestically and internationally.

http://www.oregonpotato.com/

Job Description

A local agricultural company seeks candidates for position of Accountant. Successful candidate will lead accounting department and take charge of accounting functions of inventory, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable for the company. .

Job Purpose:

Provides financial information to the organization by maintaining and reconciling accounts.

Duties:

* Maintains general ledger accounts by monitoring account preparation; entering amortizations of prepaid accounts; balancing job costs; updating monthly retainage, workers' compensation, and general insurance accruals; preparing monthly entries for fixed asset depreciation, accruals, amortization, and cost allocations.

* Summarizes current financial status by analyzing general ledger accounts; compiling and submitting financial statements.

* Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

* Avoids legal challenges by complying with federal, state, and local legal requirements.

* Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

* Provides financial information by answering accounting procedure questions; researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations; determining current charging of labor and materials.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

* Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

Accounting, SFAS Rules, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Results Driven, Deadline-Oriented, PC Proficiency, Corporate Finance, Analyzing Information , General Math Skills, Objectivity, Proficient in Microsoft office programs; excel, word, access, power point.

Plus Annual Salary; this salaired, FLSA, position has a potential for annual bonus.

Excellent Benefit package includes;

* Medical Insurance

* Dental Insurance

* Short Term Disability

* Life Insurance

* Holiday

* Sick Time Accrual

* Vacation

Direct letter of interest and resume to; Scott Hammer, Accounting Manager, scotth@oregonpotato.com, or fax 509-545-4804