Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contributions (10%)

PTO 144 hours + 12 holidays

Medical, dental, and vision options

HSA available

Additional insurance options

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. seeks a Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting to bring strong technical accounting expertise to a broad set of accounting, reporting, and regulatory challenges. This on-site role in Portland partners with the Technical Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate conclusions and disclosures.

The ideal candidate has Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience, a solid U.S. GAAP background, and CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• Strong technical accounting experience across a range of areas.
• Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with technical accounting research, contract reviews, and accounting conclusions.
• CPA preferred.
• Utility or regulatory accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Technical accounting research and analysis under U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review contracts and regulatory matters to determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Prepare accounting conclusions, documentation, and technical accounting memos.
• Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including 10-Q and 10-K filings.
• Assist with financial statement disclosures and analysis.
• Evaluate new accounting pronouncements and update accounting policies as needed.
• Support quarterly internal controls and variance analysis.
• Work cross-functionally with finance, accounting, legal, regulatory, operational, and other internal teams.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex, sensitive, or time-sensitive issues.
• Support external audit requests and other ad hoc reporting needs.

Skills

Technical accounting

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

re you looking to take your public accounting experience into a technical accounting role with a well-established energy company? We're looking for a Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting with a strong technical accounting background and experience working through complex accounting issues. This is a level 4 role, one level below management, and will serve as a key partner to the Technical Accounting Manager and teams across the organization.

This is a great opportunity for someone coming from Big-4 or a large regional public accounting firm who has developed a strong foundation in technical accounting and wants exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, and operational issues.

Location:

Onsite in Portland (some flexibility in scheduling); parking or TriMet pass provided

Schedule:

Typical 40-45 hour work weeks, some uptick to 45-50 during quarter close

Compensation:

$100,000-$140,000 + up to 15% annual bonus

Benefits:

• 10% total company retirement contribution (4% fixed + 100% match on first 6%)
• 144 hours PTO to start + 12 holidays
• Generous M/D/V package with multiple medical, dental, and vision options
• HSA available
• Additional indemnity, illness, hospital insurance and pet insurance options

YOUR JOB FOCUS:

• Technical accounting research and analysis under U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Review contracts and regulatory matters to determine appropriate accounting treatment
• Prepare accounting conclusions, documentation, and technical accounting memos
• Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including 10-Q and 10-K filings
• Assist with financial statement disclosures and analysis
• Evaluate new accounting pronouncements and update accounting policies as needed
• Support quarterly internal controls and variance analysis
• Work cross-functionally with finance, accounting, legal, regulatory, operational, and other internal teams
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex, sensitive, or time-sensitive issues
• Support external audit requests and other ad hoc reporting needs

YOU:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• Strong technical accounting experience across a range of areas
• Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with technical accounting research, contract reviews, and accounting conclusions
• CPA preferred
• Utility or regulatory accounting experience is a plus

If you're looking for a role where you can take your technical accounting experience into a broad, highly visible position while working with a strong team and a well-established company, this could be a great fit.

Pay Details:

$100,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.