Senior Accountant

Gills Point S Tire & Auto • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across Gills Point S’s multi-entity, multi-state operations. The role partners with the Controller, FP&A, and Operations teams to manage the monthly close, maintain balance sheet integrity, support audits and compliance, and provide financial insights for business decisions. The position is described as Hybrid/Remote, and candidates must currently reside within the Portland Metropolitan area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 2 years of public accounting, audit, or corporate accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and US GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial partners.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must currently reside within the Portland Metropolitan area.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license or actively pursuing CPA certification.
• Experience supporting multi-entity, multi-state organizations.
• Retail, automotive, or service industry accounting experience.
• Experience with lease accounting (ASC 842).
• Familiarity with private equity-backed or rapidly growing organizations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, accounts payable, and other key accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accounting schedules and supporting documentation in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Perform account and variance analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional departments to resolve accounting questions and support business initiatives.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including interim testing and annual financial statement audits.
• Assist with financial compliance across multiple states and business entities.
• Maintain fixed asset records and track capital expenditures for new store openings, remodels, and equipment purchases.
• Support lease accounting (ASC 842), including new lease setup, modifications, and monthly accounting.
• Assist with inventory accounting, cost of goods sold analysis, inventory reserves, and cycle count reconciliations.
• Prepare and support multi-state sales and use tax filings.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and assist with consolidations and eliminations.
• Prepare schedules supporting ownership reporting, lender compliance, and financial reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with FP&A and Operations leadership to research and explain financial performance at the store and regional level.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase the efficiency of the monthly close.
• Provide support to Accounts Payable, Payroll Accounting, or other accounting functions as business needs require.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Ongoing learning and development
• Stable work environment
• Collaborative team culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior