Accounting Senior Analyst

A P A International; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

APA International Placement Consultants in Portland, OR is seeking an Accounting Senior Analyst for a 2-month contract with a hybrid work setup (3 days onsite).

The role handles month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and payroll/benefits accounting, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate reporting. Collaboration with Audit, FP&A, and accounting teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of applied accounting experience; public accounting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ability to apply it to business needs.
• Experience with SAP or similar general ledger systems is preferred.
• Experience with reconciliation tools, Blackline preferred, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end general ledger and internal reporting processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare estimates and reserves for bonus and claims reviews with Accounting Manager.
• Handle payroll and benefits accounting including related costs.
• Support regulatory filings and internal control procedures for Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Collaborate with Budgeting and FP&A on income statement components.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
• Assist auditors and drive process improvements in accounting.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Deadline oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Job description

Contract | BizTek People, Inc. | APA International Placement Consultants | United States

Posted On 09/01/2026

Job Information

Job Opening ID 10153

Language Skills English

Location Portland Oregon

City Portland

State/Province Oregon

97222

Job Description

Title: Accounting Senior Analyst

Duration: 2 Months

Location: Portland, OR – Hybrid/3days onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Key participant in the month-end general ledger and internal reporting processes, including preparing and reviewing both journal entries and account reconciliations
  
• Preparation of key estimates and reserves for review with the Accounting Manager including bonuses and claims reserves
  
• Responsible for accounting for payroll and benefits including bonuses, payroll overhead rates, workers compensation, deferred compensation, life insurance, and other employee benefit costs
  
• Performs accounting research, memo documentation and assists with setting accounting policies
  
• Assists in the preparation and review of regulatory filings and support
  
• Collaborates with the Budgeting and Financial Planning team in development of components of the annual Income Statement budget and periodic forecast updates
  
• Perform financial analysis and prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis, as required
  
• Completes internal control procedures to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  
• Provide support for both internal and external auditors
  
• Identify and implement sustainable process improvements within accounting, proactively improve processes, accuracy and efficiency
  
• Assist Accounting Manager with various projects as needed
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting required and CPA certificate is preferred
  
• Minimum of 5 years of applied accounting experience. Public accounting experience is preferred
  
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, with the ability to critically think and apply that knowledge to business requirements
  
• Experience in utility industry or related business environment is preferred
  
• Experience using SAP or another general ledger or other financial software system is strongly preferred
  
• Experience with reconciliation tool, Blackline preferred
  
• Demonstrated background in applying analytical/accounting research skills
  
• Excellent verbal skills, including the ability to apply group facilitation techniques and make group presentations
  
• Strong written communication skills including with process and task documentation and report generation
  
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, including strong time management and organizational skills
  
• Must combine attention to detail with the ability to envision the big picture
  
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on technical accounting rules and experience researching accounting issues
  
• PC Skills primarily for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
  
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate projects
  
• Proven ability to function in a team environment