Columbia Distributing

Staff Accountant I

Columbia Distributing  •  Wilsonville, OR (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

The Staff Accountant I position is responsible for performing general bookkeeping, maintaining financial reports, and analyzing account activity.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Prepare and record journal entries.
  • Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Maintain fixed asset system for all additions and disposals on a monthly basis; calculate, prepare, and post monthly depreciation entries.
  • Prepare monthly cash reconciliations timely and accurately. Maintain daily cash tracking worksheets for the deposit and general accounts; review/follow up on bank corrections and NSF checks.
  • Manage market fund accounts including coordinating set-up and providing backup when requested.
  • Provide support for Tax Staff Accountant.
  • Act as backup for other staff accountant responsibilities.
  • Provide budget support as needed.
  • Prepare all required property tax reports and ensure timely and accurate filing.
  • Support external auditor and tax requests by providing schedules and analysis as needed.
  • Prepare other ad hoc assignments/reports that arise during the normal course of business.
  • Document all procedures/processes required to accomplish assigned tasks and maintain documentation as procedures/processes change.
  • Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and others you come into contact with through your job.
  • Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times
  • Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned

Key Competencies

  • Understanding of accounting principles
  • Detail-oriented, accurate data entry proficiency
  • Ability to work as a team player in problem resolution and process improvements
  • Ability to communicate, both orally and written to all levels of management, teams and outside professional services

People Management

None

Work Environment

This job operates indoors in an office setting.

Physical Demands

  • Lift/carry 20 lbs.
  • Sitting for entire shift
  • Work indoors entire shift

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday -- Friday.

Travel

None

Required Education and Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year general bookkeeping, accounting, or finance experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, Outlook and 10 key by touch at minimum of 10k kph

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Strong application and knowledge of beverage industry accounting
  • Working knowledge of VIP, Microsoft Dynamics F+O, or other accounting software

Compensation

  • Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
  • Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
  • Hired applicants may be eligible for [incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses].
Columbia Distributing

About Columbia Distributing

Columbia Distributing is one of the nation’s finest beer, cider, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage distributors since 1935. With our primary hubs are located in Kent, WA and Canby, OR, we distribute some of the best known brands in the beverage business. Today Columbia Distributing employs nearly 3,000 people and covers more than 135,000 square miles across Oregon and Washington.

We were named “2015 Beer Wholesaler of the Year” by the leading beverage business trends magazine Market Watch. Columbia Distributing has also been named the winner of Beverage Wholesaler Magazine’s "Best Workforce Development Award" for 2025.

Our success is based on the deep-rooted tradition of delivering quality products, timely service and a genuine concern for customers’ needs. This is achieved by providing ongoing, sustainable opportunities and growth for our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and communities. This national recognition is a powerful reflection of the effort we’re putting into developing our people, investing in leadership growth, and building a culture of continuous improvement. It’s also validation that what we’re doing internally is being noticed and celebrated across our industry.

For more information on Columbia Distributing and career opportunities, please visit www.coldist.com.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Wilsonville, Oregon
Year Founded
1935
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