Staff Accountant
Company: SERA Architects
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary Perform complex and detailed reconciliations and
accounting close processes. Conduct research and critical analyses.
Identify, prioritize, and resolve complex financial problems that
may involve multiple areas of SERA operations, including:
identification of underlying issues; recognizing exceptions; and
recommending solutions. Duties and Responsibilities Prepare journal
entries, workpapers and reconciliations for monthly and yearly
general ledger close. Review weekly Accounts Payable transactions.
Review, analyze, and report errors and inconsistencies in financial
entries, documents, and report findings to the Senior Accountant
and/or Controller. Maintain fixed asset ledger and routinely
calculate depreciation and amortization. Prepare monthly analysis
of general ledger accounts. Interpret and apply internal policies
and external regulations; and create and/or review compliance
reports that may be complex. Assess client and business needs;
formulate recommendations to determine approach to managing and
completing processes. Periodically prepare client invoices and
assist project managers in ensuring accurate accounting data.
Create reports for a variety of internal and external audiences.
Assist in the preparation and analysis of annual departmental
budgets. Assist in training and reviewing the work of other staff.
Model the firm’s values and core commitments, ensuring alignment
with internal expectations for professionalism, collaboration, and
ethical behavior. Respect and reinforce established firm policies
and processes. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Education and
Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Minimum of 3 years accounting experience required. Experience with
Deltek Vantagepoint or Deltek for Professional Services preferred.
Architectural/Engineering/Construction industry experience
preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced knowledge of
Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. High proficiency in Excel
analytical functionality (pivot tables, queries etc.). Ability to
apply professionalism and discretion in handling of confidential
information. Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines under pressure.
Ability to prioritize and efficiently complete duties of position.
Takes initiative, evokes process improvements, and can work
collaboratively. Action-oriented, approachable and customer-focused
attitude. Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy. SERA Architects Inc. is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: SERA Architects, Hillsboro , Staff Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Portland, Oregon
