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Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting

Portland, OR · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Technical accounting research and analysis under U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements ... Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including 10-Q and 10-K filings * Assist with financial ...

NW Natural

Accounting Analyst 3

Portland, OR

$63K - $83K/yr

Performs accounting research, memo documentation and assists with setting accounting policies ... and efficiency. * Assist Accounting Lead with various projects as needed. * Demonstrates ...

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Oregonstate

Tax Research Assistant

Corvallis, OR · On-site

$16.55/hr

College of Business - School of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems Special Instructions ... Research Assistant for the College of Business at Oregon State University (OSU). Pay rate for this ...

Armada

Technical Accounting Manager

OR · On-site +1

Technical Accounting Research & Memos * Lead and execute complex US GAAP research across key areas ... Policy Development & Implementation * Assist in drafting, maintaining, and operationalizing ...

360training

Revenue Accountant

Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation in compliance with internal control requirements and audit standards. * Assist with technical accounting research and preparation of ...

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Accounting Senior Analyst

BizTek People, Inc. | APA International Placement Consultants

Portland, OR • Hybrid

$75 - $80/hr

Full-time

Life

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Title: Accounting Senior Analyst

Duration: 2 Months

Location: Portland, OR – Hybrid/3days onsite

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Key participant in the month-end general ledger and internal reporting processes, including preparing and reviewing both journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Preparation of key estimates and reserves for review with the Accounting Manager including bonuses and claims reserves
  • Responsible for accounting for payroll and benefits including bonuses, payroll overhead rates, workers compensation, deferred compensation, life insurance, and other employee benefit costs
  • Performs accounting research, memo documentation and assists with setting accounting policies
  • Assists in the preparation and review of regulatory filings and support
  • Collaborates with the Budgeting and Financial Planning team in development of components of the annual Income Statement budget and periodic forecast updates
  • Perform financial analysis and prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis, as required
  • Completes internal control procedures to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • Provide support for both internal and external auditors
  • Identify and implement sustainable process improvements within accounting, proactively improve processes, accuracy and efficiency
  • Assist Accounting Manager with various projects as needed


Requirements

Qualifications & Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting required and CPA certificate is preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of applied accounting experience. Public accounting experience is preferred
  • Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, with the ability to critically think and apply that knowledge to business requirements
  • Experience in utility industry or related business environment is preferred
  • Experience using SAP or another general ledger or other financial software system is strongly preferred
  • Experience with reconciliation tool, Blackline preferred
  • Demonstrated background in applying analytical/accounting research skills
  • Excellent verbal skills, including the ability to apply group facilitation techniques and make group presentations
  • Strong written communication skills including with process and task documentation and report generation
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines, including strong time management and organizational skills
  • Must combine attention to detail with the ability to envision the big picture
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on technical accounting rules and experience researching accounting issues
  • PC Skills primarily for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
  • Ability to facilitate and coordinate projects
  • Proven ability to function in a team environment