Description Jana Chapman with Robert Half is looking for a highly experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Portland, Oregon. In this role, you will handle complex accounting tasks, support operational leaders with financial insights, and drive improvements in processes and systems. This position offers an opportunity to contribute strategically while applying your expertise in financial reporting and analysis. Responsibilities: • Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accuracy in reporting. • Assist leaders in developing and monitoring annual budgets, providing detailed financial recommendations. • Execute month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and expense analysis. • Provide support for internal and external audits, offering insights and actionable recommendations to improve operational procedures. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and support automation initiatives. • Act as a financial advisor to business leaders, using data-driven insights to guide strategic decision-making. • Maintain and manage general ledger accounts, ensuring proper mapping and alignment with organizational needs. • Collaborate on system upgrades and enhancements to streamline accounting operations and reporting. • Monitor and analyze project accounting activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Please reach out to Jana Chapman with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013281311 Requirements • Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or business analytics. • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. • Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and compliance standards. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and reporting. • Strong ability to work independently, analyze complex financial data, and develop strategic recommendations. • Experience with general ledger accounting, including journal entries and reconciliation processes. • Familiarity with accounting systems, ideally within architecture, engineering, or construction industry environments. • Proven track record of assisting with external audits and driving process optimization initiatives. 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. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .