Senior Technical Accountant

Location
Portland, Oregon

Type
Direct Hire

Post Date
09/05/2025

Description

Job Id: 70127

Senior Technical Accountant
Our client, a growing leader in the renewable energy sector, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Technical Accountant to join their growing team. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, experience in public accounting and private industry, an active CPA license, and the ability to collaborate with executives while thriving in a dynamic, team-oriented culture.

This role is a hybrid model in Portland, Oregon.

Senior Technical Accountant Responsibilities

  • Review monthly close activities and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
  • Develop, implement, and document accounting policies with emphasis on revenue recognition, lease accounting, consolidations, and fixed assets. 
  • Analyze complex transactions, including acquisitions, leases, and energy revenue contracts.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance and support during audits and due diligence.
  • Partner with leadership on financial reporting, budgeting, and process improvements.

Senior Technical Accountant Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Active CPA license. 
  • Public accounting background combined with private industry experience; renewables/utilities highly preferred.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience preparing financial statements. 
  • ERP experience and advanced Excel skills.

Salary: $100k-$120k/year + Bonus. (DOE)


Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

Meet VanderHouwen
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VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.

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