Senior Accountant

Pacific Recycling, Inc.; Eugene, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO starts at 2 weeks per year

8 paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Annual safety boot reimbursement

401k

Job summary

Pacific Recycling is seeking a part-time Senior Accountant in Eugene, OR with a flexible schedule (approximately 15-25 hours per week). The role focuses on monthly reporting, financial analysis, and data-driven decision support for the accounting team.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of accounting experience, is proficient in Excel, and can work independently to deliver accurate financial statements and analyses.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: reconcile ledgers, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries.
• Financial Analysis: analyze expenses, identify trends, and provide insights to management.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: extract and analyze data; build Excel reports and tools.
• Compliance & Support: assist with tax processes and fixed asset schedules.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH

SUMIFS

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:

  We're seeking someone who:

  • 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