Accounting Lead - 4 day work week

Accounting Lead

Location:

Portland, OR - 4 day work week, Mondays off

Salary: $64,000 - $66,560

This position serves as the accounting lead for the organization, taking complete ownership of the daily, monthly, and annual financial operations. As the Accounting Lead, you will operate as a single-person department, managing everything from foundational transactional entries to high-level financial statement preparation and analysis. It is an exceptional fit for a versatile, grounded professional who carries themselves with a steady energy, possesses a strong technical foundation, and enjoys wearing multiple hats in an independent capacity.

• End-to-End General Ledger:
  Manage the full accounting cycle, including preparing, reviewing, and posting all routine and specialized journal entries.
• Financial Reporting:
  Independently prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing commentary and variance analysis to leadership.
• Month-End & Year-End Close:
  Execute complete close procedures on a strict monthly schedule, maintaining supporting schedules and working papers.
• Transactional Operations:
  Process and oversee all day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, client invoicing, cash application, and collections.
• Treasury & Reconciliations:
  Perform daily cash tracking, complete bank and credit card reconciliations, and manage ongoing cash flow monitoring.
• Payroll & Tax Compliance:
  Oversee payroll processing, track payroll accruals, and ensure timely filing and payment of local, state, and federal tax obligations.
• Audit & Systems Support:
  Serve as the sole point of contact for external auditors or tax preparers, while continually refining internal accounting workflows and software tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5 or more years of progressive, full-cycle accounting experience.
• Deep understanding of GAAP
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience building formulas and pivot tables.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software and ERP platforms (e.g., Net Suite, Sage, Quick Books, or similar systems).
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills with the ability to independently manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, hands-on work ethic with high attention to detail and accuracy.