Accounting Manager

Jamie Benway with Robert Half is searching for an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations in Portland, Oregon while bringing structure, accuracy, and accountability to the monthly financial close. This role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can guide day-to-day accounting activities, support a growing team, and improve the quality of reconciliations and reporting across a multi-entity retail and e-commerce environment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to streamline processes and partner effectively across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly close cycle, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Oversee general ledger activity and review account balances to maintain clean and reliable financial records.
• Supervise and support accounting team members, setting priorities and promoting consistent execution of daily and monthly tasks.
• Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Produce financial statements and related reports that provide management with clear insight into business performance.
• Strengthen accounting workflows, controls, and documentation to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Support accounting operations across multiple entities, with attention to the needs of a retail and e-commerce business model.
• Contribute to system and process improvements, including accounting-related changes tied to platforms such as NetSuite or Shopify when applicable.

Please reach out to Jamie Benway with Robert Half at Jamie.Benway@Roberthalf to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013532256

• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close in a complex accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger structure, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Background in technical accounting with the ability to apply sound judgment to day-to-day issues.
• Experience leading or mentoring accounting staff in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Familiarity with multi-entity operations, ideally within retail, e-commerce, or a related industry.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and ERP platforms; exposure to NetSuite and Shopify is advantageous.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.