Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Portland, Oregon. This role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and strengthening the integrity of balance sheet and cash accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead recurring month-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are recorded accurately.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and alignment to accounting standards.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger activity to identify discrepancies, trends, and items requiring follow-up.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve outstanding variances in a timely manner.
• Complete bank reconciliations by matching cash activity, researching exceptions, and correcting differences.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and related record maintenance.
• Assist with contract audit requests by gathering documentation, explaining account activity, and coordinating responses.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy and reinforce effective accounting controls.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including work in a senior or independently managed capacity.

• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, and journal entry preparation.

• Strong background in account reconciliation and bank reconciliation processes.

• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting and the related financial reporting impact.

• Ability to review financial data carefully, investigate inconsistencies, and document conclusions clearly.

• Experience supporting audits, including preparation of schedules and collection of supporting records.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.

Compensation

$32.46-$37.59 Hourly

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