Staff Accountant

Company Summary: Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned wood products company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. In addition to our nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, we also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and export sales division. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we’re proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques. Overview: We are seeking a Staff Accountant who is proactive, analytical, and wants to be part of a strong team. The individual in this role will own many of the closing and reconciling processes related to the development of the Hampton Lumber Sales (HLS) financials. This person must develop a detailed understanding of the underlying business transactions and records, including accounting for business activity in multiple currencies. This position requires interaction with various members of the HLS team, including sales, support, and other accounting staff. A successful person in this role will help the accounting team maintain a high degree of confidence in the accuracy of information used in business decision-making, financial reporting, and compensation records. Benefits Highlights: Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years Paid time off, including 8 paid holidays Participaction in employee bonus program Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development Responsibilities: Detailed responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Perform recurring account reconciliations, journal entries and other financial accounting tasks to maintain accurate accounting records and manage appropriate cash flows Calculate sales commissions and other compensation-related items accurately and confidentially Provide reports to key individuals on a recurring basis to assist in ongoing decision-making and management review of the HLS business Reconcile accruals for HLS rebate programs with expected payments, and provide analysis of shortfalls and overages Research underlying transactions and assumptions to ensure accurate financial reporting and allocation between business units Assist in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts for HLS, and other businesses as required Develop an in-depth knowledge of Hampton’s ERP systems (LumberTrack, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains) to provide accounting and business process support Build a functional understanding of the financial and operational impacts of all types of recurring transactions and how they interact with related reporting, such as the general ledger, financial statements, and commissions Management may modify, add, or reallocate job responsibilities as required to better accommodate the needs of the business Qualifications: Skills and Abilities: Attention to detail with high degree of accuracy and efficiency Assertive and responsible, while exemplifying the highest levels of ethics, honesty, and integrity Strong competency in Microsoft Office suite applications, particularly Microsoft Excel functionality such as lookup functions, pivot tables, advanced formulas, and macros Competency in Microsoft Power BI or other business intelligence tools a plus Be able to perform accounting functions independently Ability to travel according to company requirements Education and Training Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting and three years accounting experience required Experience in monthly close processes, from preparing journal entries to publishing financials preferred Experience in multi-currency accounting a plus Experience in accounting within the lumber manufacturing or wholesaling industry a plus Experience using Epicor LumberTrack and/or Microsoft Dynamics a plus More About Us: Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog. EEO Statement: Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location you are applying. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.