Senior Accountant in Portland, Oregon - #73634 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 73634

Senior Accountant
Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant who thrives on turning complex financial details into clear, actionable insight. This role is ideal for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who enjoys improving processes and partnering across teams. If you communicate with confidence, think critically, and keep the big picture in view, this is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact.

This role is a hybrid model working two days on-site in Portland, Oregon.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations as a key participant in the month-end close and internal reporting.
• Identify and implement sustainable process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across subsidiary companies.
• Partner with subsidiaries and cross-functional teams to present depreciation schedules that meet shared reporting needs.
• Support internal and external auditors with documentation and requests.
• Assist the Plant Accounting Manager with special projects as needed.

Senior Accountant Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA license preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of applied accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, with the ability to apply it critically to business needs.
• Experience with SAP or another general ledger system strongly preferred; utility industry or related business experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines, work well in a team, and balance attention to detail with big-picture thinking.

Compensation: $50-$75/hr. (DOE)

VanderHouwen Contractors Enjoy Exceptional Benefit Perks!
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.

Meet VanderHouwen
What kind of recruiter do you see yourself working with? One who prioritizes your best interest, no matter what? VanderHouwen does, and we’re in it for the long game! Our recruiters focus on YOU, building meaningful, long-term relationships while developing a deep understanding of companies’ staffing needs and workplace cultures. This approach helps us find an ideal job match that aligns with your unique career aspirations and goals.

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.

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