GL Accountant
CFS
Vancouver, WA
GL Accountant
Our client is a large-scale industrial organization with corporate operations based in the region. They are looking for a General Ledger Accountant to join their finance team and manage a diverse portfolio of accounting and treasury functions. This is a great role for an accountant who enjoys a mix of technical work and specialized tax compliance, offering the chance to support a complex production environment while working in a collaborative corporate setting.
Job Duties
- Prepare detailed accounting analysis, journal entries, and account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
- Execute daily treasury support functions including cash reconciliation, positive pay, and borrowing administration.
- Manage sales and use tax filings for multiple jurisdictions across the United States and Canada, including filing amendments as needed.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for sales and use tax audits conducted by government entities and external consultants.
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies while ensuring compliance with company policies and GAAP.
- Provide essential support for the financial reporting function, including the preparation of disclosure schedules.
- Assist with external and internal audits by preparing required schedules and supporting documentation.
- Support the income tax provision and compliance process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Document and update internal control procedures and departmental workflows for all assigned areas.
- Act as a backup for fixed asset accounting and other treasury tasks during high-volume periods.
- Lead special projects as assigned to improve accounting efficiencies and departmental performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent field of study.
- Minimum of 3 years of general ledger accounting experience.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and technical accounting principles.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred but not required.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with SAP or similar large-scale ERP systems is preferred.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- A detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to building efficiencies in daily workflows.
- Proven ability to work independently on complex tasks while contributing to a team environment.
- Familiarity with internal controls and the ability to document workflows into a supportable work product.
Salary: $70,000 - $85,000
Location: Vancouver, WA
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MaxSalary: USD85000
MinSalary: USD70000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.