Accountant II

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
  • Complete required general ledger reconciliations.
  • Research, analyze and resolve reconciling items timely and appropriately.
• Serve as Module Administrator of JDE Fixed Asset system, representing the interests of Finance with IT and other system Module Administrators.
  • Responsible for user manual maintenance, system balancing, adjustments, accruals and overall Fixed Asset department support.
  • Work closely with Project Managers to ensure proper set up of projects and asset identification.
• Serve as the liaison between the Accounting and Payroll departments.
  • Weekly balancing and posting of pay cycles to the GL system along with Interdepartmental Transfer journals.
  • Responsible for setting up new Automatic Accounting Instructions and working with IT and Payroll to resolve any balancing or reporting issues.
• Review, balance, and process JDE month end and year end closing processes for general ledger.
  • Review related integrity reports and resolve errors or other system issues.
  • Participate in JDE upgrades as needed.
• Perform as backup for the daily Avantis general ledger interface balancing and posting. Perform as backup to Accounts Receivable.
• Assist with annual audit preparations and schedules.
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in related accounting roles with increasing responsibility.

• Generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Port financial practices, policies, and systems.
• Governmental and accounting principles and standards.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc financial reports in support of analysis or to address customer needs.
• Meet deadlines on a daily and monthly basis.
• Analyze financial transactional data, assess the results, and provide appropriate recommendations or solutions.
• Maintain comprehensive account reconciliations requiring the analysis of general ledger transactions.
• Prepare monthly financial and operating reports.
• Exchange information with or provide assistance to other departments or external auditors.
• ERP Accounting Software, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and a passion for being inclusive.
• Show the utmost respect for others and act as a team player.

SELECTION PROCESS & INTERVIEW SCHEDULE (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of January 12, 2026.
   
   
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
   
   
3. Candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation will move on to first-round interviews on second week of February 2026. A select number of candidates will then be invited to an in-person panel interview soon after.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, six business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region's success. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veteran's preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.