Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant
Our Central Oregon client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of core accounting functions while partnering closely with leadership and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong judgment, a continuous-improvement mindset, and a strong leader who enjoys mentoring others.

This role is a hybrid model working 3 days in-office near Bend, Oregon.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities

• Lead accurate and timely month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger management, and financial analysis.
• Support project accounting, including WIP, revenue, costs, job costing, budgeting, and forecasting for long-term projects.
• Manage multi-entity and intercompany accounting while investigating discrepancies and resolving unusual or complex transactions.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives, including supporting a major ERP implementation and improving close and reporting processes.
• Review and mentor accounting staff while supporting internal controls, audits, and compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Senior Accountant Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, field services, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statement preparation, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Experience with WIP, project accounting, revenue recognition, and percentage-of-completion experience preferred.
• Proven ability to review accounting work, mentor or guide staff, communicate financial information clearly, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel skills; ERP implementation experience and financial reporting tools such as OneStream or Hyperion is a plus.

Salary: $90K-$110K/year. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

Meet VanderHouwen
What kind of recruiter do you see yourself working with? One who prioritizes your best interest, no matter what? VanderHouwen does, and we're in it for the long game! Our recruiters focus on YOU, building meaningful, long-term relationships while developing a deep understanding of companies' staffing needs and workplace cultures. This approach helps us find an ideal job match that aligns with your unique career aspirations and goals.

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.

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VanderHouwen is a premier staffing provider of technology, accounting and finance, and engineering professionals. We are experts in the industries we serve. From market trends to our extensive network, we have a finger on the pulse both regionally and nationally to meet your career or hiring needs.

VanderHouwen is a family-owned and operated Portland staffing agency established in 1987 by Kirby and Kathy VanderHouwen when the Pacific Northwest technology industry was emerging. Since then, we’ve expanded to include accounting and finance and engineering.

We speak the language of your industry to build strong, long-lasting relationships by providing employers and candidates with personalized staffing services.

Company Description

VanderHouwen is a premier staffing provider of technology, accounting and finance, and engineering professionals. We are experts in the industries we serve. From market trends to our extensive network, we have a finger on the pulse both regionally and nationally to meet your career or hiring needs.\r\n\r\nVanderHouwen is a family-owned and operated Portland staffing agency established in 1987 by Kirby and Kathy VanderHouwen when the Pacific Northwest technology industry was emerging. Since then, we’ve expanded to include accounting and finance and engineering.\r\n\r\nWe speak the language of your industry to build strong, long-lasting relationships by providing employers and candidates with personalized staffing services.