Full Charge Bookkeeper/HR

WorkSource Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSource Oregon partners with a Portland Metro employer recruiting for a Full-charge Bookkeeper for their warehouse in North Portland. You will manage general ledger, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial statements, while ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate reporting.

The role requires 5+ years of full-charge bookkeeping, experience with outside CPA coordination, HR administrative and payroll duties, and proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-charge bookkeeping experience.
• Experience preparing financial statements for small to mid-sized businesses.
• Experience coordinating with outside CPA firms.
• Strong understanding of GAAP with accrual accounting.
• 1+ years HR administrative & payroll processing experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with QuickBooks (Desktop or Online) or similar accounting software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Confidential and trustworthy; able to work directly with ownership.
• Able to prioritize competing deadlines and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Record journal entries and month-end adjustments.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and cash flow reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist ownership with financial analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate payroll processing and payroll tax filings.
• Maintain employee personnel files and onboarding/offboarding.

Skills

Full-charge bookkeeping

GAAP accrual accounting

HR payroll processing

Advanced Excel

CPA coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ownership interaction

Education

AA or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

QuickBooks (Desktop/Online)

Excel

Job description

Worksource Oregon is partnering with a Portland Metro employer who is recruiting for an Full charge Bookkeeper for their warehouse in North Portland.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of full-charge bookkeeping experience
• Experience managing accounting for a small to mid-sized business including preparation of financial statements
• Experience coordinating with outside CPA firms
• Strong understanding of GAAP & accrual accounting
• 1+ years HR administrative & payroll processing experience
• Experience coordinating with outside CPA firms
• Advanced Excel
• Experience with QuickBooks (Desktop or Online) or similar accounting software
• Strong organizational & communication skills
• Confidential & trustworthy
• Comfortable working directly with ownership
• Able to prioritize competing deadlines & strong attention to detail

PREFERENCES

• AA or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Experience managing accounting for a small to mid-sized business ($3M-$20M revenue)
• Certified Bookkeeper or similar credential
• Experience in event planning, hospitality, professional services, or project-based businesses
• Experience implementing accounting process improvements

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain the general ledger & chart of accounts
• Process accounts payable & accounts receivable
• Perform bank, credit card, & balance sheet reconciliations
• Record journal entries & month-end adjustments
• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Maintain fixed asset schedules
• Manage cash flow reporting
• Maintain accurate accounting records & supporting documentation
• Assist ownership with financial analysis & reporting
• Improve accounting procedures & internal controls
• Prepare annual budgets
• Update rolling cash flow forecasts
• Assist management with financial projections
• Monitor actual results versus budget
• Identify trends and provide financial insights
• Prepare year-end taxes & serve as primary contact with outside CPA firm
• Assist with annual financial reviews
• Maintain supporting schedules for tax reporting
• Respond to requests from tax advisors and auditors
• Maintain accounting software and reporting tools
• Recommend efficiencies and process improvements for financial & administrative processes/systems
• Maintain employee personnel files and coordinating employee onboarding/offboarding
• Process payroll accurately & timely
• Coordinate payroll tax filings with payroll provider
• Administer employee benefits and deductions
• Maintain PTO and employee leave records
• Assist with workers' compensation reporting

HOURS: Full time - 40 hours per week. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm with occasional overtime.