Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Portland, OR
  • $100,000–$140,000 Per Year
25 days ago

Job Description

re you looking to take your public accounting experience into a technical accounting role with a well-established energy company? We're looking for a Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting with a strong technical accounting background and experience working through complex accounting issues. This is a level 4 role, one level below management, and will serve as a key partner to the Technical Accounting Manager and teams across the organization.

This is a great opportunity for someone coming from Big-4 or a large regional public accounting firm who has developed a strong foundation in technical accounting and wants exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, and operational issues.

Location: Onsite in Portland (some flexibility in scheduling); parking or TriMet pass provided

Schedule: Typical 40-45 hour work weeks, some uptick to 45-50 during quarter close

Compensation: $100,000-$140,000 + up to 15% annual bonus

Benefits:

  • 10% total company retirement contribution (4% fixed + 100% match on first 6%)

  • 144 hours PTO to start + 12 holidays

  • Generous M/D/V package with multiple medical, dental, and vision options

  • HSA available

  • Additional indemnity, illness, hospital insurance and pet insurance options

YOUR JOB FOCUS:

  • Technical accounting research and analysis under U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements

  • Review contracts and regulatory matters to determine appropriate accounting treatment

  • Prepare accounting conclusions, documentation, and technical accounting memos

  • Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including 10-Q and 10-K filings

  • Assist with financial statement disclosures and analysis

  • Evaluate new accounting pronouncements and update accounting policies as needed

  • Support quarterly internal controls and variance analysis

  • Work cross-functionally with finance, accounting, legal, regulatory, operational, and other internal teams

  • Provide technical accounting guidance on complex, sensitive, or time-sensitive issues

  • Support external audit requests and other ad hoc reporting needs

YOU:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required

  • Strong technical accounting experience across a range of areas

  • Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience required

  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

  • Experience with technical accounting research, contract reviews, and accounting conclusions

  • CPA preferred

  • Utility or regulatory accounting experience is a plus

If you're looking for a role where you can take your technical accounting experience into a broad, highly visible position while working with a strong team and a well-established company, this could be a great fit. Apply today!

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Ann Whitman

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Numbers & Facts

LocationPortland, OR
Salary$100,000–$140,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Contract Reviewunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Disclosureunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Research Contractsunmatched
  • SEC Filingsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Accountingunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Researchunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched

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