Senior Accounting Analyst

Great Opportunity! Hiring a Senior Accounting Analyst

Job Description

The Senior Accounting Analyst prepares and analyzes complex financial information to support strategic decision-making. The analyst collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, applies strong technical accounting knowledge under US GAAP, and ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare comprehensive monthly reporting packages for management, including reviewing financial information from multiple departments and interpreting results.

+ Work closely with the Rates team to develop annual forecasts of future costs for assigned business areas.

+ Manage the monthly gas reserves accounting process, including obtaining and recording relevant transactions in coordination with a joint venture partner.

+ Support the annual audit of the gas reserves investment by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and providing required documentation.

+ Support the annual reserve study and incorporate the study results into annual financial forecasts.

+ Prepare materials and analyses for monthly management meetings and quarterly subsidiary board meetings, clearly presenting financial results and key insights.

+ Ensure accurate general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and adherence to revenue recognition and SOX compliance requirements.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting.

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate required.

+ Minimum of 5 years of applied accounting experience.

+ Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, with the ability to critically apply standards to business requirements.

+ Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and revenue recognition.

+ Proficiency with SAP or another general ledger or financial software system.

+ Experience using reconciliation tools, with Blackline strongly preferred.

Work Environment

This position operates in a hybrid work environment, with two days per week in the downtown Portland office and the remaining time worked remotely. The role involves regular collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Rates, finance, and operational departments, as well as interaction with joint venture partners.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110.00 - $120.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available  - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability  - Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits  - Employee Assistance Program  - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic…