Hybrid Senior Accounting Analyst — GAAP & Improvement

Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Analyst to support general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and process improvements. This contract role in Portland offers a hybrid schedule with on-site Tuesdays and Wednesdays and compensation in the $60.00–$70.00 per hour range, DOE.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, and strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to apply accounting principles to complex scenarios.
• Experience in utility/energy or regulated industries preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP or comparable ERP/general ledger accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, general ledger accounting, and internal financial reporting, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Identify and implement sustainable process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Evaluate procedures and reports to streamline workflows and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with subsidiary accounting teams to standardize practices across entities.
• Collaborate with tax, water accounting, and depreciation teams for cross-functional reporting.

Skills

5+ years exp

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Analytical skills

Accounting research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Analyst to support general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and process improvements. This contract role in Portland offers a hybrid schedule with on-site Tuesdays and Wednesdays and compensation in the $60.00–$70.00 per hour range, DOE.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, and strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.