Senior Accountant

Now CFO; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant Consultant to support clients across the Portland, Oregon market. This role offers exposure to multiple businesses and industries, handling essential accounting operations, reporting, and close processes.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience and a strong grasp of GAAP, with proficiency in major accounting systems. The position is hybrid, requires travel within the Portland metro area, and provides diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Three or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Senior Accountant or similar accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and month-end close.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience across multiple industries or business environments.
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel to client locations throughout Portland metro area and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting activities for multiple clients, including A/P, A/R, GL, billing, payroll support, and revenue recognition.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and financial reports.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and other financial packages.
• Review records for accuracy, completeness and GAAP compliance.
• Research and resolve discrepancies, variances and accounting issues.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and variance analysis.
• Maintain general ledger records and supporting documentation.
• Improve procedures, close processes, internal controls, and reporting practices.
• Assist with audit requests, tax prep, and external reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Accounting Managers, Controllers, CFOs, and client teams.
• Manage multiple client engagements with competing priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Client liaison

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Dynamics

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Base Salary: $70,000-$90,000, depending on experience
Work Schedule: Hybrid

Expand Your Experience Across Portland Businesses

NOW CFO is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Senior Accountant Consultant to support clients throughout the Portland, Oregon market.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, solving problems, and working with different businesses and leadership teams. You will support essential accounting operations, prepare accurate financial reports, assist with close processes, and help clients improve the quality and efficiency of their accounting functions.

Unlike a traditional Senior Accountant position tied to one company, this role provides exposure to multiple businesses, industries, accounting systems, and financial environments.

Candidates must be located in or willing to commute throughout the Portland metro area and surrounding markets, including Vancouver, Salem, and nearby communities.

What You’ll Do

• Perform full-cycle accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, billing, payroll support, and revenue recognition
• Support and perform month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reports
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and other financial reporting packages
• Review accounting records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP
• Research and resolve account discrepancies, variances, and accounting issues
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and variance analysis
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and supporting documentation
• Help improve accounting procedures, close processes, internal controls, and reporting practices
• Assist with audit requests, tax preparation, and external reporting requirements
• Work directly with Accounting Managers, Controllers, CFOs, business owners, and client accounting teams
• Support multiple client engagements while managing competing priorities and deadlines

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Three or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous Senior Accountant or similar accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and month-end close
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Strong general ledger and account analysis experience
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or variance analysis is a plus
• Experience across multiple industries or business environments preferred
• Familiarity with systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar accounting platforms
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem‑solving abilities
• Comfortable working independently and communicating directly with clients and business leaders
• Willingness to travel to client locations throughout Portland, Vancouver, Salem, and surrounding areas

Why NOW CFO

• Work with a variety of clients, industries, and accounting systems
• Build broader technical accounting and financial reporting experience
• Strengthen your client‑facing and problem‑solving skills
• Gain exposure to Accounting Manager, Controller, and CFO‑level responsibilities
• Solve new accounting challenges instead of repeating the same routine
• Join a collaborative consulting team with opportunities for continued growth

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant who wants greater variety, broader exposure, and the opportunity to make an impact across multiple organizations.