Senior Accounting Analyst

About the role

Our client, a well-established Pacific Northwest energy and utility organization, is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Analyst to support general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives. This position will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, strengthening accounting processes, and supporting consistency across subsidiary operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, an analytical mindset, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, general ledger accounting, and internal financial reporting, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Identify and implement sustainable process improvements to enhance accounting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Evaluate existing accounting procedures, reports, and supporting documentation to streamline workflows and strengthen internal processes.
• Partner with subsidiary accounting teams to standardize accounting practices and reporting procedures across business entities.
• Collaborate with subsidiary, tax, and water accounting teams to prepare and present depreciation schedules that support cross-functional reporting requirements.
• Assist the Plant Accounting Manager with special projects, financial analysis, and accounting initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field required; CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to interpret and apply accounting principles to complex business scenarios.
• Experience within the utility, energy, or a similarly regulated industry preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP or comparable ERP/general ledger accounting systems strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and accounting research skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and recommend effective solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including financial reporting, process documentation, and presenting information to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to understand broader financial and operational impacts.
• Proven ability to coordinate projects, collaborate across departments, and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

Pay

$60.00 – $70.00 per hour, DOE

Schedule

Contract, 6+ months with potential for extension. Hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Portland, Oregon.