General Ledger Accountant

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The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the company's financial records through accurate general ledger accounting, inventory accounting, month-end close activities, and financial analysis. This position works closely with operations, manufacturing, and leadership teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation, budgeting support, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

This position is a full-time on-site role located in Woodland, WA. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 7 paid holidays (after 90 days of service), and generous PTO accruals from day one.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• (but not limited to) Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Analyze financial transactions and investigate discrepancies.
• Support external audits and provide requested documentation.
• Assist in developing and improving accounting controls, systems, and procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Competencies Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with manufacturing and operational teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience required.3+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Print or flexible packaging experience preferred.

Strong understanding of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Word.

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Skills

• Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Federal Government, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Transactions, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Leadership, Life Insurance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Time Management, Vlookups, Writing Skills

About the Company

Portco Packaging