Senior Accountant

Pacific-Recycling-Inc; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus

PTO starts at 2 weeks/year

8 paid holidays

Health, vision, dental insurance

Boot reimbursement

401k

Job summary

Pacific-Recycling-Inc seeks a part-time Senior Accountant in Eugene, OR with 5+ years of accounting experience to support monthly reporting and close processes. The role offers a flexible schedule (15–25 hours per week) and independence to contribute immediately within a collaborative accounting team.

You will handle GL reconciliations, journal entries, financial analyses, and reporting, while ensuring accuracy and compliance across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience preparing financial statements and performing account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accrual-based accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: reconcile GL accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Financial Analysis: analyze expenses, identify variances, and provide insights to management.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: extract data, build Excel reports, improve reporting efficiency.
• Compliance & Support: assist with annual financial review, tax processes, and asset schedules.

Skills

Independent worker

Analytical thinker

Curious mind

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP / INDEX-MATCH

SUMIFS

Data validation

Financial modeling

Power Query

Job description

Description

Part-Time Senior Accountant

Eugene, OR (Flexible Schedule Available)
Hours: Approximately 15-25 hours per week

About the Role

Pacific Recycling is seeking an experienced, analytical accounting professional to support our monthly financial reporting and accounting functions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys accounting, financial analysis, and working with data and is seeking a flexible, long-term part-time position. This is not an entry-level role and is not designed as a stepping stone to management. We are looking for someone who can contribute immediately, work independently, and become a trusted member of our accounting team.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare supporting schedules and journal entries
• Assist with monthly financial statement preparation
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reporting

Financial Analysis

• Analyze operating expenses and identify trends, variances, and anomalies
• Review financial data and provide meaningful insights to management
• Support profitability and operational reporting initiatives

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Extract, organize, and analyze data from accounting and operational systems
• Build and maintain Excel-based reports and analysis tools
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and visibility
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis

Compliance & Support

• Support annual financial review and tax processes
• Assist with property tax reporting and business surveys
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and related accounting records

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
• Experience preparing financial statements and performing account reconciliations
• Strong understanding of accrual-based accounting
• Advanced Excel skills required

Technical Skills

The successful candidate will be comfortable working with large data sets and using Excel to answer business questions. Experience with the following is strongly preferred:

• Pivot Tables
• XLOOKUP / INDEX-MATCH
• SUMIFS
• Data validation
• Financial modeling
• Importing and manipulating exported system data
• Power Query (preferred but not required)

What We're Looking For

• Enjoys digging into data and solving problems
• Takes pride in accurate financial reporting
• Can work independently with minimal supervision
• Is naturally curious and analytical
• Wants a flexible, long-term accounting role
• Values meaningful work over climbing a corporate ladder

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and bonus plan
• PTO starts at 2 weeks per year and increases with years of service
• 8 paid holidays
• Company-sponsored medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Annual safety boot reimbursement
• 401k