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Job Description: Senior Accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in Portland, OR. This direct hire role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to financial operations, reporting, and internal controls within a collaborative and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Prepare and post various journal entries.

+ Research and resolve account discrepancies.

+ Reconcile and balance general ledger accounts and bank statements.

+ Maintain and analyze the general ledger chart of accounts.

+ Post monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals.

+ Analyze Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable for variances.

+ Assist in the preparation of financial statements.

+ Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.

+ Assist with internal control evaluations and financial/operational audits.

+ Maintain documentation in accordance with company policy and GAAP.

+ Contribute to additional accounting projects as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

+ Expert-level experience in accounting, general ledger, reconciliation, month-end close, and journal entries.

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

+ Excellent communication skills—internally and externally.

+ High level of integrity, reliability, and professionalism.

+ Solutions-oriented mindset with adaptability in ambiguous situations.

Preferred (Not Required):

+ CPA Certification.

+ Experience with RealPage OneSite software.

+ Familiarity with long-term assets and multiple entity accounting.

+ Background in property management, portfolio accounting, or public accounting.

+ Interest in real estate development.

Pay and Benefits:

+ Salary Range: $90,000 – $95,000 annually

+ Work Schedule: On-site, 5 days/week with flexible hours

+ Location: Portland, OR 97209

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.