Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team in Portland and launch your accounting career! Northwest Financial Partners is seeking a detail-oriented Entry-Level Accountant to support our growing client portfolio. You'll gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance while working with industry experts in a collaborative environment. We offer mentorship programs, professional development stipends, and a clear path to CPA certification. Our downtown Portland office features modern amenities, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that values work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Manage and reconcile client accounts using QuickBooks Online
- Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analyses
- Assist with tax preparation and compliance documentation
- Process accounts payable/receivable and payroll support
- Conduct internal audits and internal control testing
- Collaborate with senior accountants on special projects
- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (recent graduates encouraged)
- 0-2 years of accounting internship or work experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online
- Strong understanding of GAAP principles
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Relevant coursework in auditing or taxation preferred