Robert Half is seeking an Accountant to support a local company in SW Portland. This is a contract position with potential to convert. This Hybrid position is in-office three days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Key participant in the month-end general ledger and internal reporting processes including preparing and reviewing both journal entries and account reconciliations Preparation of key estimates and reserves for review with the Accounting Manager including bonuses and claims reserves Responsible for accounting for payroll and benefits including bonuses payroll overhead rates workers compensation deferred compensation life insurance and other employee benefit costs Performs accounting research memo documentation and assists with setting accounting policies Assists in the preparation and review of regulatory filings and support Collaborates with the Budgeting and Financial Planning team in development of components of the annual Income Statement budget and periodic forecast updates Perform financial analysis and prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis as required Completes internal control procedures to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Provide support for both internal and external auditors Identify and implement sustainable process improvements within accounting proactively improve processes accuracy and efficiency Assist Accounting Manager with various projects as needed