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Technical Accounting Analyst

Job in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97204, USA
Listing for: Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55 - 74 USD Hourly USD 55.00 74.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Technical Accounting Analyst role at Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.

Position appears as a contract opportunity with a 2-month duration. This project-based role focuses on high-impact technical accounting matters including revenue recognition, purchase accounting, goodwill assessments, and other related areas.

Pay range information:
Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. provides the pay range. Base pay range listed below; final pay is based on skills and experience.

Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $74.00/hr

Job details

Type: Contract – 2-month Duration

Pay Range: $55.00 – 74.00, DOE

Responsibilities of the Technical Accounting Analyst
  • Perform ASC 606 revenue recognition analyses and draft supporting memos across multiple subsidiaries.
  • Conduct goodwill impairment assessments and prepare related documentation.
  • Prepare and update purchase price accounting (PPA) workbooks and document measurement-period adjustments.
  • Review business contracts for accounting implications and identify necessary journal entries or disclosures.
  • Research and document complex technical accounting issues, providing recommendations to leadership.
  • Partner with Financial Reporting Analysts to ensure external disclosures comply with U.S. GAAP.
  • Monitor emerging FASB and SEC guidance and support the annual external audit as a technical resource.
  • Contribute to SOX-related internal control procedures, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.
Qualifications of the Technical Accounting Analyst
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an active CPA license.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience (public accounting preferred).
  • Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, consolidation principles, and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
  • Experience with business combinations, purchase accounting, and measurement-period adjustments.
  • Proven ability to conduct technical research, draft clear memos, and communicate complex concepts effectively.
  • Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail and strategic thinking.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
  • Familiarity with utility accounting, SEC reporting requirements, and ERP systems (SAP or similar) preferred.
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 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

Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Contract
Job function
  • Accounting/Auditing, General Business, and Finance
Industries
  • Accounting, Utilities, and Financial Services

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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