Senior Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant to join its Accounting team. This role supports accurate and timely financial reporting, including balance sheet and income statement activity, and contributes to month-end close, year-end reporting, audits, and accounting process improvements. Collaboration with multiple departments is required.

This is a hybrid role for candidates near the office in Lake Oswego, OR, or remote.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned areas of the general ledger, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with internal control and audit standards
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by completing assigned responsibilities accurately and on schedule, and proactively resolving outstanding items
• Analyze and record recurring and nonroutine transactions, including debt, fixed assets, intercompany activity, and foreign currency impacts
• Perform detailed analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts; investigate unusual or unexpected activity and document conclusions
• Research US GAAP guidance; prepare accounting analyses and memos; assist with implementation of new accounting standards
• Execute key internal controls, maintain appropriate supporting documentation, and identify opportunities to strengthen the control environment
• Coordinate with external auditors by preparing requested documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping drive the audit process to timely completion
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, increase consistency, reduce manual work, and enhance close efficiency
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Tax, Facilities, and other teams
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to other accounting team members while serving as a reliable resource on US GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Use available technology, including automation and AI-enabled tools, responsibly to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality of accounting processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting or industry (SaaS or software company preferred)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close procedures
• Exceptional problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting matters clearly and collaborate across departments
• Demonstrated ability to own accounting processes from start to finish, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or CPA eligible
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working with a large ERP system; NetSuite experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay range: $90,000 - $100,000
• Includes 5% MBO

Location

• Lake Oswego, OR (hybrid) or remote