Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • Eugene, OR • 2d ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for an organization in Eugene, Oregon. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented accountant who combines strong analytical ability with practical experience in budgeting, close activities, and financial reporting. The role works closely with organizational leadership and key stakeholders while helping maintain accurate records, timely reporting, and sound financial oversight.

Responsibilities:

Manage monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and ensuring financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.

Perform account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations to identify variances, resolve discrepancies, and support reliable financial reporting.

Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis by evaluating trends, explaining variances, and providing insight to leadership.

Partner closely with directors and internal stakeholders in Eugene, Oregon to support day-to-day accounting needs and improve visibility into financial performance.

Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, workpapers, and documentation needed for audits, reporting, and compliance requirements.

Analyze complex payroll-related financial impacts, including considerations tied to union environments, while coordinating with centralized finance teams as needed.

Assist with governmental accounting activities and help ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with applicable standards and policies.

Use Excel to organize, analyze, and present financial data; leverage tools such as Power BI when helpful to enhance reporting and decision-making.

Requirements - Accounting experience at a staff or senior accountant level, with the ability to operate independently in a complex financial environment.

Demonstrated success with month-end close processes, general ledger maintenance, and preparation of journal entries.

Experience completing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with strong attention to accuracy and detail.

Background in budgeting and financial analysis, including the ability to investigate variances and communicate findings clearly.

Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis, reporting, and data management.

Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.

Familiarity with payroll accounting in environments with union-related complexity is highly valued.

Experience supporting arts, entertainment, theater, or similarly dynamic organizations is preferred.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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