Senior AP & Project Cost Analyst

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Western Utility Telecom, an industry leader in utility trailer manufacturing.

You know how to keep accounts payable accurate, track project costs, and catch discrepancies before they become bigger problems. Put your accounting and analytical skills to work in a role where your attention to detail makes a difference.

What's in it for You?

Pay: $35 to $38 per hour, based on experience

Full-time, on-site position in Salem, OR

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gym membership discounts

Professional development assistance

Hours may exceed 40 per week depending on business needs and deadlines

Why You’ll Love It Here

Take ownership of accounts payable and project cost reporting that directly supports business decisions.

Work closely with Project Managers, Purchasing, Production, and Accounting to keep financial information accurate and up to date.

Use your analytical skills to identify cost discrepancies, track project performance, and improve financial visibility.

Build on your accounting experience through hands-on involvement in project costing, financial reporting, and month-end close.

Your New Role

Location: Salem, OR 97304

Manage daily accounts payable activities, including vendor invoices, expense coding, approvals, and timely payments.

Use NetSuite to maintain vendor records, match purchase orders, allocate project costs, and prepare financial reports.

Review invoices, purchase orders, and receipts to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Process and review check runs, ACH payments, credit card reconciliations, and vendor statements.

Maintain vendor documentation and support annual 1099 reporting.

Track project budgets, actual expenses, committed costs, and change orders to identify variances and potential cost overruns.

Work with Project Managers to review job costs, monitor financial performance, and support cost-to-complete forecasts.

Prepare monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, job completion reports, and project cost reconciliations.

Support bank reconciliations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.

Assist with project billing, accounts receivable, payment posting, and collections as needed.

Communicate financial findings clearly while maintaining accurate records and protecting confidential information.

Provide occasional front-counter coverage when needed.

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.