Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a Contract position based in Portland, Oregon. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet integrity. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and helping ensure deadlines are met accurately.
• Record and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and alignment to accounting standards.
• Maintain the general ledger by monitoring transactions, researching discrepancies, and resolving posting issues promptly.
• Perform account reconciliations on a regular basis to confirm balances are complete, accurate, and properly supported.
• Complete bank reconciliations by comparing cash activity, identifying variances, and following through on outstanding items.
• Analyze financial data and investigate unusual trends or balance fluctuations to support accurate reporting.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather accounting information and improve the consistency of month-end processes.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.

• Demonstrated experience supporting month-end close and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Strong working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entry preparation, and account analysis.

• Hands-on experience completing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.

• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and standard financial controls.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize multiple assignments.

• Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems used for transaction processing and reporting.

Compensation

$28.50-$33.00 Hourly

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