Accounting Senior Analyst

Accounting Senior Analyst Portland, Oregon•Added Jun 5th, 2026 Senior Accounting Analyst Our local client, a well-established Pacific Northwest energy and infrastructure organization, is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Analyst to support complex accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close activities, audits, and strategic business initiatives. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with financial analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement. This role will partner closely with internal teams and leadership to ensure accurate reporting, analyze financial results, provide meaningful insights, and support business decisions within a highly regulated environment.

Type:

Contract•6+ months duration

Pay Range:

$65.00•75.00, DOE

Location:

Portland, Oregon•HYBRID•2-days per week onsite

What You'll Be Doing:

Support month-end close activities, including preparing and recording journal entries, accruals, and segment accounting activity Analyze financial results compared to budgets and prior periods, identifying trends and providing variance explanations to leadership Prepare account reconciliations and perform SOX controls to support accurate financial reporting Assist with financial statement disclosure preparation and documentation Provide support for internal and external audits Assist with regulatory filings and reporting requirements Partner cross-functionally with internal teams to gather information, review results, and support accounting initiatives Prepare financial reporting packages and analysis for management review Support forecasting activities by reviewing historical trends, cost projections, and financial data Manage specialized accounting processes related to investments, partnerships, and operational assets Contribute to process improvements, documentation efforts, and ad hoc accounting projects as needed

What You Bring:

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting required Active CPA certification required 5+ years of applied accounting experience Public accounting experience strongly preferred Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP with the ability to research and apply accounting guidance Experience within the utility industry or a similar regulated environment preferred Experience using SAP, general ledger systems, or other financial software strongly preferred Experience with reconciliation tools (BlackLine preferred) Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings effectively Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and reporting experience Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel

Who You Are:

A collaborative accounting professional who enjoys partnering with teams across the organization Someone who takes ownership, asks thoughtful questions, and brings solutions forward Detail-oriented and analytical while still understanding the bigger business picture Comfortable balancing recurring accounting responsibilities, reporting deadlines, and evolving business needs

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:

Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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Job ID:

14097