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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct monthly and annual close activities, making sure deadlines are met and financial data is recorded with accuracy.<br>• Prepare, review, and authorize journal entries while monitoring general ledger activity for completeness and proper treatment.<br>• Analyze balance sheet and income statement fluctuations, research unusual variances, and resolve issues in a timely manner.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting, including reconciliations, accruals, allocations, and coordination of inventory-related close tasks.<br>• Manage accounting for leases and fixed assets, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and related reporting entries.<br>• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, Tax, and other teams to address transaction issues and improve accounting support across operations.<br>• Maintain reliable accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and assist with reconciliation efforts tied to balance sheet accounts.<br>• Support internal and external audit requests, provide schedules and analyses, and assist with tax and regulatory accounting matters.<br>• Contribute to process improvements, standardization efforts, special projects, and the integration of accounting activities within the broader controllership structure.
<p><strong>Accounting Manager | Portland, OR</strong></p><p>🚀 Ready to step into an Accounting Manager role and make a real impact?</p><p>Sue Sumrell is partnering with a well-established, market-leading manufacturer headquartered in Portland that is looking for an Accounting Manager to help modernize accounting processes, strengthen costing and inventory practices, and partner closely with an exceptional CFO.</p><p>This is an outstanding opportunity for a strong Senior Accountant ready to take the next step into leadership.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><p>✅ Lead general ledger accounting and month-end close</p><p>✅ Manage journal entries, account reconciliations, prepaids, fixed assets, and compliance reporting</p><p>✅ Help build and refine standard costing processes</p><p>✅ Improve inventory accounting and reporting</p><p>✅ Drive automation and process improvement initiatives across accounting operations</p><p>✅ Supervise a tenured, high-performing AP/AR team</p><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</strong></p><p>⭐ Industry-leading product company with a strong brand</p><p>⭐ Family-owned business with exceptional employee tenure</p><p>⭐ Direct partnership with a highly respected CFO</p><p>⭐ Opportunity to leave your mark through meaningful process improvements</p><p>⭐ Healthy work/life balance and flexible hybrid schedule after onboarding</p><p>💰 Base salary: $100K-$120K + target bonus</p><p><br></p><p>Please contact Sue Sumrell and email your resume directly to [email protected]</p>
<p>Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is searching for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead daily payables operations while remaining actively involved in the work itself. This position oversees invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and corporate card administration, while promoting accuracy, compliance, and dependable service across the organization. The role also partners with internal teams to strengthen workflows, improve reporting, and support efficient, scalable financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the day-to-day accounts payable function, ensuring invoices, approvals, payment activity, and reconciliations are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Guide, coach, and develop accounts payable team members through training, work allocation, performance feedback, and ongoing skill-building.</p><p>• Supervise payment processing activities, including check runs, ACH transactions, vendor statement reviews, and annual 1099 reporting requirements.</p><p>• Maintain strong vendor relationships by addressing inquiries, reviewing account discrepancies, and monitoring vendor records for accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Track aging reports and received-not-vouchered items, researching outstanding issues to help prevent delays and support timely payment resolution.</p><p>• Uphold internal control standards by enforcing procedures, segregation of duties, and policy compliance across accounts payable and corporate card activities.</p><p>• Administer the corporate credit card program from end to end, including issue resolution, policy adherence, transaction oversight, and stakeholder support.</p><p>• Partner with Accounting, IT, Supply Chain, and other business teams to resolve escalated issues, improve processes, and implement workflow enhancements.</p><p>• Prepare audit support materials related to accounts payable and corporate card activity, working closely with accounting leadership during interim and year-end reviews.</p><p>• Contribute to special projects and reporting requests, while identifying opportunities to streamline operations, improve user experience, and strengthen department effectiveness.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013535594</p>
<p>Jamie Benway with Robert Half is searchign for an experienced Asset Accounting Manager to join a leading service-focused organization in Portland, Oregon. This position plays a key role in overseeing core accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting a timely close process. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with corporate accounting leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly close cycle for asset-related accounting activities, ensuring entries are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger integrity by reviewing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining proper supporting documentation.</p><p>• Manage accounting processes tied to fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, retirements, and reconciliations.</p><p>• Partner with corporate accounting leadership to prepare financial analyses, support reporting needs, and strengthen internal controls.</p><p>• Review balance sheet accounts regularly and take action to investigate unusual variances or aging items.</p><p>• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather accounting data, clarify transactions, and improve consistency in financial reporting.</p><p>• Support audits by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and ensuring documentation is organized and complete.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements and assist with accounting changes or operational transitions that affect asset records and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Jamie Benway with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013491813</p>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive <strong>Accounts Receivable Specialist</strong> for a contract role in Vancouver, Wa. This role is ideal for an experienced AR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing customer account management, collections, credit administration, reconciliations, and general accounting responsibilities. </p><p><br></p><p>In this position, you'll play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the accounts receivable process while supporting month-end close activities and partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure timely collections and accurate financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Post daily cash receipts and maintain accurate customer account records.</li><li>Reconcile accounts receivable aging to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Manage new customer setup, credit applications, and credit limit reviews.</li><li>Maintain credit files and run credit reports as needed.</li><li>Monitor AR aging, DSO metrics, and collection activity.</li><li>Research and resolve customer payment issues, disputed balances, and billing discrepancies.</li><li>Partner with customer service and sales teams to facilitate collections and account resolution.</li><li>Prepare and distribute monthly customer statements.</li><li>Coordinate and communicate collection status updates with management.</li><li>Process credit memos, write-offs, refunds, and other account adjustments.</li></ul><p>General Accounting Support</p><ul><li>Reconcile payroll-related and AR-related general ledger accounts.</li><li>Reconcile petty cash and corporate credit card transactions.</li><li>Prepare and post payroll journal entries.</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities and financial statement analysis.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial data within the accounting system.</li><li>Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and other accounting functions as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Business Finance Manager</p><p>📍 Portland Metro | Onsite | $155K-$165K</p><p>Ready to step into a high-impact role where you'll influence business strategy, drive financial performance, and partner directly with operations and executive leadership?</p><p>Sue Sumrell is recruiting for a well-established global manufacturer seeking a Business Finance Manager to own budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, business planning, and operational decision support. This is a highly visible role that sits at the intersection of Finance, Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, HR, and IT. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>NOTE: This NOT a hybrid position and candidate must be located in the Portland metro area.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>What makes this opportunity unique?</p><p>✅ Strategic business partnership with executive leadership</p><p>✅ Broad exposure across operations, finance, and business planning</p><p>✅ Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis</p><p>✅ Key ERP systems leadership role</p><p>✅ Opportunity to drive process improvements and business initiatives</p><p>✅ Work for a global organization while making a direct impact locally</p><p>✅ No people management responsibilities, but significant influence across the business </p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, improving processes, and helping leadership make better decisions through data and analysis.</p><p>Please contact Sue Sumrell confidentially and email your resume directly to [email protected] </p><p><br></p>
<p>Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is searching for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a wholesale distribution organization in Oregon City, Oregon. This position supports core accounting operations by managing incoming payments, preparing billing records, and maintaining accurate financial documentation across daily transactions. The role works closely with accounting, sales, and operations teams to resolve discrepancies, support vendor and customer activity, and help keep reporting and records current.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accounts receivable activity by posting customer payments, recording check and wire deposits, and updating financial records each day.</p><p>• Prepare invoices and billing documents while coordinating with sales, shipping, and receiving teams to confirm charges and supporting details.</p><p>• Follow up on outstanding customer balances and perform commercial collections activities to improve payment timeliness and account accuracy.</p><p>• Review inventory and repack-related reports, reconcile data in the accounting system, and work with operational teams to investigate and correct variances.</p><p>• Process accounts payable support tasks by gathering vendor bills, matching documentation to purchase orders, and entering validated information into accounting records.</p><p>• Examine vendor statements against internal records, identify discrepancies, and assist with issue resolution to ensure complete and accurate payables.</p><p>• Prepare payment batches and check runs, assemble supporting reports, obtain approvals, and coordinate distribution of signed payments.</p><p>• Reconcile credit card activity with receipts and maintain organized digital and physical accounting documentation through scanning and filing.</p><p>• Monitor incoming mail and financial correspondence, route documents appropriately, and support import-related accounting entries and reporting as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013512072</p>