Staff Accountant in Portland, Oregon - #71528 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 71528

Senior Accountant
Our client is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to provide interim support during a critical reporting period. This role is ideal for a steady, solutions-minded professional who is comfortable stepping into an established environment, collaborating across teams, and keeping financial operations moving smoothly. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, follow-through, and the ability to manage recurring close activities without extensive oversight.

This role is onsite in Portland, Oregon working around 32-40 hours per week.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries related to accruals, amortization, depreciation, prepaids, and benefits allocations.
• Reconcile cash accounts and ensure bank balances align accurately with general ledger activity.
• Support sales tax processing by uploading sales data, recording remittances, and maintaining accurate tax-related accounts.
• Prepare and maintain financial schedules, backlog reports, and borrowing base documentation for leadership review.
• Coordinate invoicing, follow up on outstanding items, and assist with ad hoc projects as requested by leadership.

Senior Accountant Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate or operational accounting environment.
• Prior experience supporting month-end close activities in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately within established processes and systems.
• Comfortable collaborating with finance leadership and cross-functional partners to obtain and validate data.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines.

Compensation: (DOE)

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