ob Location: Bend, OR

Level of Education: 4-year degree

Job Type: Full-time/Regular

Years of Experience: 3-5 Years

Starting Date: ASAP

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining multiple aspects of the general ledger to ensure accurate and timely reporting. This position will be responsible for the preparation of monthly financials, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations and month end accruals.

We seek a motivated individual that will bring a fresh perspective to our systems and procedures. An ideal candidate will learn current procedures, while taking a proactive approach to find efficiencies, as well as assist the CFO with financial analysis.

The position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong general accounting, organizational, communication, and time management skills. We seek a positive individual that enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment in beautiful Bend, OR.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General ledger maintenance: detailed understanding of each account and proper posting

Month end accruals, journal entries, bank and balance sheet reconciliations

Fixed Asset additions, disposals and depreciation

Cost reporting and forecasting

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

General ledger accounting required

4-year degree in Accounting

Advanced Excel and data entry skills

Experience with SBS Financial Systems a plus

Newspaper experience preferred

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT BOTH A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO hwright@wescompapers.com OR BY MAIL TO WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, ATTN: HEIDI WRIGHT, PO BOX 6020, BEND, OR 97708.

WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE AND EOE.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING IS REQUIRED. THANK YOU!