Senior Accountant at Portland

Job Description

Classification: Accountant - Senior

Compensation: $25.00 to $27.50 per hour

A local manufacturing company in Portland is seeking a Senior Accountant for a one year contract. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Supervisor of Specialty Accounting in monthly close activities for multiple legal entities. Duties include the following: FUNCTIONS Coordinate and perform error investigation of Non-AR cash deposit journal entries. Assist in coordination of reconciliation of intercompany balances between multiple DTNA/DDC group entities. Assist in coordination of balance confirmations for multiple DTNA/DDC group entities. Investigate intercompany balance reconciling differences; work with other departments to resolve issues leading to reconciling differences. Maintain reconciliation of intercompany operating and financial accounts. Prepare related journal entries as necessary. Maintain general ledger, supporting ledger and analysis required to ensure accurate and relevant information. Maintain reconciliation of hedge accounts. Prepare related journal entries as necessary. Monitor activity in the intercompany lines of credit accounts to ensure timely clearing by responsible departments. Prepare United States and Canadian government reports required of manufacturing companies. Assist in project to improve timeliness, accuracy and consistency of all government reports. Handle special assignments and responsibilities as requested by department supervisor/manager including, but not limited to, adhoc financial analysis. Provide accounting support to external auditors during quarterly and year-end reviews. Participate in the departmental Sarbanes Oxley documentation and testing requirements. Other activities as required.

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications Required: Bachelors degree in Business or related field required, with an emphasis in accounting preferred, also 2-3 years public accounting or manufacturing accounting experience. Strong Microsoft Office skills are required. Good written and verbal communication skills in order to communicate cross-functionally. Strong analytical skills. Team player approach to problem solving, and thinking strategically to find opportunities for improvements is required. Excellent organization skills required. Preferred: SAP experience and current knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS If interested, please email your resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resum]

Accountemps is the worlds leader in specialized temporary financial staffing. We provide exciting temporary, temporary-to-hire and project opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, and many more. Through our parent company, Robert Half, weve been matching highly skilled finance and accounting professionals with clients since 1948. Our relationships with top companies in 350 locations worldwide ensure you enjoy competitive pay, challenging careers and assignments with excellent opportunities for full-time employment. Dont take our word for it. Our company again was named to FORTUNE magazines Worlds Most Admired Companies list, ranking #1 in our industry (March 19, 2012). 9 out of 10 of our clients and candidates would recommend our service to a colleague Contact your local Accountemps office at 1.800.803.8367 or visit www.accountemps.com to find out more about this job and other job opportunities. Accountemps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply for this job now or contact our branch office for additional information.
Country: USA, State: Oregon, City: Portland, Company: Accountemps.