Staff Accountant

Harder Mechanical Contractors • Portland, Oregon • Full Time

Posted on Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Concord, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT.
As an Staff Accountant you will work with our team of accounting professionals who provide in-house support for the company’s multiple offices and projects. In this role, you will support day-to-day accounting functions, maintain accurate financial records, assist with reconciliations and reporting, and work closely with teams across the company. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 7am–4pm at our Portland, OR headquarters office. This position is not eligible for remote work.
Successful projects do not complete themselves. Our team of curious and passionate people build on Harder's reputation every day through their actions. We offer professional development opportunities, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to work on projects that will change the built environment forever. Find out more at www.harder.com.
What you’ll be doing:
You will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting functions, including maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting. You will work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial information while providing support to our offices and construction projects. This is a mid-level accounting role that requires strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
Staff Accountants at Harder perform the following daily tasks:

Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, taxes, and other financial reports
File state sales and use tax returns
Reconcile banking activity to Vista accounting software
Develop and analyze reporting for business operations
Perform audits, ensuring adherence to standard requirements
Create new processes to improve financial efficiency
Report analysis and findings to management team
Be proactive and schedule tasks to ensure you can complete them
Support other areas of accounting as needed (payroll, AP, AR)
Additional tasks as needed

What you will need to be successful in this role:

Ability to analyze information and processes
Detail-driven and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A track record and passion for process improvement
Proficiency with computers, especially business solutions and bookkeeping software
Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships
Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation

Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree in accounting preferred
3+ years of relevant work experience
Previous experience in accounting or other related fields
Fundamental knowledge of GAAP

Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
Profit sharing
Discretionary annual bonus
Paid vacation and holidays
Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities
Team environment that promotes individual growth

HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.
This position is salaried. No recruiters. No phone calls, please.
About Harder
Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws. Our hiring policy reflects and affirms Harder’s commitment to the principles of fair employment. Harder does not discriminate regarding the terms and conditions of employment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.
It is Harder’s policy to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug and alcohol test, background checks, reference checks, and as required by law, regardless of citizenship or national origin, documented proof of authorization to work in the United States.

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