Virtual Assistant Accounting Jobs in Portland, OR

Hybrid position in-office two days/wk, starting Nov 1, 2026 in-office 3 days/wk (Tue-Thu)

• 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

• 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

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process.

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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