Senior Corporate Accountant

Hoffman Construction Company; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free primary care for you and family

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Hoffman Construction, based onsite in Portland, OR, seeks a Senior Corporate Accountant to support quarterly financial statements, closings, reconciliations, and reporting for multiple entities. You will work with the controller and finance leadership to ensure GAAP compliance and assist with audits and consolidation.

Requirements include 3–5 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, and JD Edwards or similar ERP experience.

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge is required.
• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• JD Edwards or similar ERP experience preferred.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Handle quarterly job profit calculations and financial statement preparation.
• Perform bank reconciliations, GL entries, and accruals.
• Support audits and contract compliance.
• Coordinate cost coding issue resolution in AP.
• Provide backup to accounting staff and cross-training.
• Assist with banking activities and cash/investment reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting experience

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

JD Edwards Enterprise One

Job description

Position Summary: The Senior Corporate Accountant will assist with quarterly financial statement preparation, review data, and ensure financial compliance. This role is responsible for executing a variety of financial procedures, including quarter-end and year-end closings, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, and cost transfers. This role will report to the controller and will include working with the financial leadership team to execute the consolidation and reporting of multiple entities on a standalone and consolidated basis. Activities will include accounting for various items, ad hoc assignment(s) and various operational accounting activities to help drive business activities. Looking for a motivated accountant to join a growing accounting department. This position will be fully onsite in the Portland, OR main office.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually DOE

• Manage complete financial accounting activities for multiple entities, including quarterly job profit calculations, account reconciliations, accrual entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Support Controller and Assistant Controller with annual financial audit and project-based contract compliance audits.
• Coordinate and assist resolution of cost coding issues arising from accounts payable team.
• Provide outstanding service through timely and effective follow-ups and communications with both internal and external customers.
• Provide back-up to other accounting staff and cross-train in other accounting areas/activities.
• Learn and serve as the backup to the main lead on the following activities:
  • Banking activities which include daily cash and investment reporting and balancing, funding accounts, monitoring incoming payments, positive pay exception decision making, initiating wire transfers, and monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Communicate cash receipts to stakeholders and apply payments.
  • Account for investment transactions monthly.
• Support departmental projects and data requests as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Experience and Education:

• A working understanding of GAAP is required.
• Three to five years of professional accounting experience, in a similar role required.
  • Professional experience in the construction industry, or related industries preferred.
• Experience with, and a working knowledge of accounting software, such as JD Edwards Enterprise One, or similar ERP software preferred.
• Prior experience with percentage-of-completion accounting and financial statement preparation is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field of study, required.

Position Related Skills:

• Capability to thrive in a deadline-oriented environment, delivering quality work within specified timeframes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and collaborate effectively across various departments.
• Strong team player with a proactive approach, adaptability, and the capacity to work harmoniously with diverse personalities. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal instruction and supervision.
• Exceptional organizational skills to maintain order and efficiency in tasks and workflows.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, etc., with the ability to navigate and utilize these tools effectively within a network environment.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of standing, walking and sitting.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Hands/Arms: constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use.
• Sight: visual acuity in near, mid, and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination.
• Hearing:sufficientto hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone.
• Speech:sufficientto make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone.
• Lift/Carry: Up to 20lbs. Computer/drawings - minimal.
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: minimal.
• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.
• Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.
• Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and critical thinking skills to determine the best method to accomplish desired results.
• Must be able to plan and organize work.
• Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers.

JOIN THE HOFFMAN TEAM

Build What Matters. Create What’s Next.

Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.

At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.

Join us and benefit from:

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Comprehensive benefits—includingfree primary care for you and your familythrough our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
• A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

We’re hiring across all departments.Discover your future with us.

https://www.hoffmancorp.com/careers/

Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.

**Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position. **