Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant, 32-40 hours a week

About the Company/Role

Our client is a private real estate development firm and family office based in the Pacific Northwest that manages a diverse portfolio of entities, trusts, and community-focused investments. They are seeking an accounting professional to join their team in a role that blends technical financial management with corporate governance.

In this position, you will act as a central hub for financial stewardship, working closely with executive leadership and trustees to ensure total accountability across multiple entities. This is an ideal environment for a professional who values discretion, possesses a "can-do" attitude, and appreciates a culture that balances professional excellence with a healthy work-life integration. 32-40 hours a week anticipated.

Job Duties

• Generate monthly and annual financial statements, cash flow reports, and supplemental schedules for multiple entities.
• Lead the full month-end close process, including bank reconciliations, closing journals, and general ledger maintenance.
• Develop and monitor annual operating budgets for the firm and its various holdings.
• Oversee real estate-specific accounting tasks, including tenant rental invoices, monthly NNN billing, and rent increases according to lease agreements.
• Perform fixed asset management and track project costs for new construction or leasehold improvements.
• Coordinate with external CPAs to provide comprehensive work papers and information for tax preparation.
• Maintain quarterly ownership workbooks, tax basis files, and corporate minutes for shareholders.
• Reconcile monthly treasury activities and prepare quarterly summary status reports for leadership.
• Estimate tax distributions for the firm and individual entity owners.
• Coordinate annual general liability and property insurance renewals, including rate comparisons and coverage analysis.
• Manage corporate governance documentation, ensuring all filings remain current with state regulations.
• Perform annual audits to ensure compliance with corporate governance documents and record retention policies.
• Oversee payroll processing, including benefit reimbursements, vacation tracking, and workers’ compensation documentation.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including weekly coding, check generation, and credit card reconciliations in accounting software.
• Handle accounts receivable and complex intercompany billings between various entities.
• Research and prepare special financial reports and analytical requests for management as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced proficiency in Quick Books and the Microsoft 365 suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• High integrity with a proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality in a private office setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with high organization.
• Proactive and results-driven problem solver with sound professional judgment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for interacting with trustees and shareholders.
• Proven ability to learn and master new financial technologies quickly.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• A personal interest in outdoor recreation and a balanced approach to work and life.

Wage: $38.46 - $45 an hour

Location:

Portland, OR - Onsite

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