Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Part-Time Senior Accountant

Eugene, OR (Flexible Schedule Available)
Hours: Approximately 15-25 hours per week

About the Role:

Pacific Recycling is seeking an experienced, analytical accounting professional to support our monthly financial reporting and accounting functions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys accounting, financial analysis, and working with data and is seeking a flexible, long-term part-time position. This is not an entry-level role and is not designed as a stepping stone to management. We are looking for someone who can contribute immediately, work independently, and become a trusted member of our accounting team.

Responsibilities:

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations

• Prepare supporting schedules and journal entries

• Assist with monthly financial statement preparation

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reporting

Financial Analysis

• Analyze operating expenses and identify trends, variances, and anomalies

• Review financial data and provide meaningful insights to management

• Support profitability and operational reporting initiatives

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Extract, organize, and analyze data from accounting and operational systems

• Build and maintain Excel-based reports and analysis tools

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and visibility

• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis

Compliance & Support

• Support annual financial review and tax processes

• Assist with property tax reporting and business surveys

• Maintain fixed asset schedules and related accounting records

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience

• Experience preparing financial statements and performing account reconciliations

• Strong understanding of accrual-based accounting

• Advanced Excel skills required

Technical Skills:

The successful candidate will be comfortable working with large data sets and using Excel to answer business questions. Experience with the following is strongly preferred:

• Pivot Tables

• XLOOKUP / INDEX-MATCH

• SUMIFS

• Data validation

• Financial modeling

• Importing and manipulating exported system data

• Power Query (preferred but not required)

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking someone who:

• Enjoys digging into data and solving problems

• Takes pride in accurate financial reporting

• Can work independently with minimal supervision

• Is naturally curious and analytical

• Wants a flexible, long-term accounting role

• Values meaningful work over climbing a corporate ladder

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and bonus plan

• PTO starts at 2 weeks per year and increases with years of service

• 8 paid holidays

• Company-sponsored medical, vision, and dental insurance

• Annual safety boot reimbursement

• 401k