Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting and balance sheet integrity. The position will focus heavily on balance sheet entries and reconciliations, including fixed asset management, intercompany transactions, prepaid schedules, lease and loan schedules, income statement and balance sheet variance analysis, and the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policy documentation. This role requires close collaboration with accounting, operations, and budget managers and will be a key contributor to the month‑end close process.

Reports To: Director of Finance

Location: Portland, OR

• Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Controls
  • Develop and maintain a system for intercompany billings to ensure timely settlements and accurate reconciliations for consolidated financial statements.
  • Develop and maintain prepaid expense schedules and accrued liability calendars; calculate amortization and ensure expenses are recognized in the correct periods.
  • Maintain lease and loan schedules and ensure correct classifications under ASC 842 guidelines.
  • Reconcile and validate revenue recognition, COGS allocations, and inventory valuations and document any variances with supporting detail.
  • Maintain and improve reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and audit readiness; identify and resolve reconciling items, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive timely resolution.
• Fixed Asset Management
  • Maintain the fixed asset register across all locations; record and reconcile asset sales/disposals, including gain/loss calculations and tax implications.
  • Monitor asset usage and depreciation methods; update depreciation schedule as needed.
  • Manage property depreciation and evaluate the benefits of segregating assets by property with separate depreciation schedules.
  • Collaborate with asset managers to ensure accurate recording throughout the asset life cycle, including establishing and enforcing fixed asset tagging standards, physical verification processes, and decommissioning/retirement procedures.
• Compliance & Audit Readiness
  • Develop, document, and maintain accounting SOPs and policies to improve consistency and internal controls.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and external audit requirements.
  • Coordinate cross‑departmentally to compile all pertinent information and business requirements for business insurance renewals.
  • Prepare annual property and income tax filing reports for final review by the Director of Finance and third‑party tax accountants; audit prior year filings and manage any reimbursements and filings across all companies and locations.
• Month End Close
  • Contribute to the month‑end close process by submitting financials on time and accurately each month; perform tasks on the month‑end checklist and support the accounting team as needed to meet deadlines.

• 8+ years of accounting experience in small to mid‑sized manufacturing and physical goods businesses.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, mathematics, or a related field preferred.
• Proficient with Quick Books Enterprise Desktop and data flows in and out of QBE; preferred experience with ERPs and ERP implementation.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accounting procedures, and internal controls.
• Strong interpersonal skills; effective verbal and written communicator.
• Excellent technology aptitude; strong Excel and Google Sheets skills required.
• Self‑starter who can work independently with minimal supervision; dependable and delivers timely, accurate reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; maintains strict confidentiality.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn, grow, and improve.
• Strong understanding of accounting data flows; preferably competent in SQL and able to build and use databases.
• Collaborator who is always willing to help others and assist when needed.

• Sitting:
  Accountants often sit for long periods at a workstation.
• Standing:
  May need to stand for up to eight hours a day.
• Walking:
  May need to walk occasionally.
• Lifting:
  May need to lift or move light items (e.g., paper or books) and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Reaching,…