Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a food and food processing organization in Portland, Oregon on a Long-term Contract basis. This role will oversee core accounting operations, support accurate financial reporting, and partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen day-to-day accounting execution. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and hands-on experience across close activities, reconciliations, inventory, and audit support.

Responsibilities:
• Direct monthly and annual close activities, making sure deadlines are met and financial data is recorded with accuracy.
• Prepare, review, and authorize journal entries while monitoring general ledger activity for completeness and proper treatment.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement fluctuations, research unusual variances, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including reconciliations, accruals, allocations, and coordination of inventory-related close tasks.
• Manage accounting for leases and fixed assets, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and related reporting entries.
• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, Tax, and other teams to address transaction issues and improve accounting support across operations.
• Maintain reliable accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and assist with reconciliation efforts tied to balance sheet accounts.
• Support internal and external audit requests, provide schedules and analyses, and assist with tax and regulatory accounting matters.
• Contribute to process improvements, standardization efforts, special projects, and the integration of accounting activities within the broader controllership structure.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of close and reporting responsibilities.
• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entry review, and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of financial reporting principles and established accounting standards.
• Experience with inventory accounting, lease accounting, fixed assets, and balance sheet analysis is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to support financial statement audits and respond to audit documentation requests.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting or ERP systems.
• Accounting certification or an equivalent designation is preferred.