Accounting Manager in Portland, Oregon - #73720 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 73720

Accounting Manager
Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager to provide hands-on oversight of accounting operations, close activities, reconciliations, reporting, and financial systems in a multi-location environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented accounting professional who can work independently while knowing when to collaborate, escalate, and seek guidance.

This role is on-site in Portland, Oregon working around 32 hours per week.

Accounting Manager Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close activities, review journal entries, and support accurate financial reporting across multiple locations.
• Review and improve balance sheet reconciliations, audit support materials, and year-end close documentation.
• Support cash flow forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, and preparation of management reporting.
• Partner with internal teams and external technology resources on ERP, reporting, BI, and other financial systems initiatives.
• Provide hands-on support to accounting and payroll functions, including reviewing reporting, resolving questions, and escalating issues appropriately.

Accounting Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, with strong hands-on accounting experience.
• Experience supporting multi-location accounting, consolidations, and high-volume or highly transactional environments.
• Strong ERP and financial systems experience, ideally including a system implementation, migration, or conversion.
• Highly organized and analytical, with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Proactive and self-directed while demonstrating sound judgment about when to take ownership, collaborate, or seek direction.

Compensation: $48-$52/hour. (DOE)

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As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you’ll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.

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