Posted 13 August, 2026
Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting
LHH US
Portland, OR, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
re you looking to take your public accounting experience into a technical accounting role with a well-established energy company? We're looking for a Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting with a strong technical accounting background and experience working through complex accounting issues. This is a level 4 role, one level below management, and will serve as a key partner to the Technical Accounting Manager and teams across the organization.
This is a great opportunity for someone coming from Big-4 or a large regional public accounting firm who has developed a strong foundation in technical accounting and wants exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, and operational issues.
Location: Onsite in Portland (some flexibility in scheduling); parking or TriMet pass provided
Schedule: Typical 40-45 hour work weeks, some uptick to 45-50 during quarter close
Compensation: $100,000-$140,000 + up to 15% annual bonus
Benefits :
Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Ann Whitman
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
This is a great opportunity for someone coming from Big-4 or a large regional public accounting firm who has developed a strong foundation in technical accounting and wants exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, and operational issues.
Location: Onsite in Portland (some flexibility in scheduling); parking or TriMet pass provided
Schedule: Typical 40-45 hour work weeks, some uptick to 45-50 during quarter close
Compensation: $100,000-$140,000 + up to 15% annual bonus
Benefits :
- 10% total company retirement contribution (4% fixed + 100% match on first 6%)
- 144 hours PTO to start + 12 holidays
- Generous M/D/V package with multiple medical, dental, and vision options
- HSA available
- Additional indemnity, illness, hospital insurance and pet insurance options
- Technical accounting research and analysis under U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
- Review contracts and regulatory matters to determine appropriate accounting treatment
- Prepare accounting conclusions, documentation, and technical accounting memos
- Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including 10-Q and 10-K filings
- Assist with financial statement disclosures and analysis
- Evaluate new accounting pronouncements and update accounting policies as needed
- Support quarterly internal controls and variance analysis
- Work cross-functionally with finance, accounting, legal, regulatory, operational, and other internal teams
- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex, sensitive, or time-sensitive issues
- Support external audit requests and other ad hoc reporting needs
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
- Strong technical accounting experience across a range of areas
- Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience required
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with technical accounting research, contract reviews, and accounting conclusions
- CPA preferred
- Utility or regulatory accounting experience is a plus
Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Ann Whitman
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
