Accountant

Techtrueup • Hillsboro, OR

8h • $40 - $43

About The Position

The Senior Accountant analyzes production costs, monitors inventory levels, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes. The role performs advanced and specialized accounting activities to help ensure compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include supporting month-end close by recording and reconciling financial transactions, preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and assisting with financial reporting. The role analyzes direct materials, labor, and overhead costs; supervises inventory tracking and reconciliation; prepares manufacturing cost reports and recommendations; and monitors cost variances to identify discrepancies and corrective actions. It also supports compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements, including timely responses to audit requests, and works with production, procurement, and finance teams to improve processes and cost efficiency.

This is a three-month contract position in Hillsboro, Oregon. Compensation is USD 40–43 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
• Comparable to 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of appropriate education, training, and directly related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of financial and cost accounting principles and best practices.
• Ability to quickly learn and/or apply advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise to analysis.
• Intermediate ability to navigate and perform functions within ERP systems.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to function as an effective and respected finance partner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis and presentation of data.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and complexity.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with QAD or Oracle Hyperion ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and assisting with financial reporting.
• Analyze production costs, including direct materials, labor, and overhead, to ensure accuracy and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor inventory levels and usage, reconcile discrepancies, and support accurate valuation while minimizing waste or shortages.
• Prepare and present reports on manufacturing costs, with insights and recommendations for senior management.
• Ensure cost accounting activities comply with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to audit requests in a timely manner with accurate and complete support.
• Monitor and analyze cost variances, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective measures to align with budget targets.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and finance teams to streamline processes and optimize cost efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior