Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team at Pacific Northwest Financial Group, where precision meets innovation! We're seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accounting Clerk to support our growing portfolio of Pacific Northwest businesses. Enjoy competitive benefits, hybrid work flexibility, and career advancement in Portland's thriving financial district. Your expertise will directly impact our clients' financial health while working alongside CPAs and financial analysts in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable/receivable with 95%+ accuracy
- Process month-end reconciliations for 15+ client accounts
- Prepare financial statements using QuickBooks Online and Sage 50
- Assist with budget variance analysis and forecasting support
- Maintain organized digital filing systems for audit readiness
- Collaborate with tax preparation team during peak seasons
- Train junior staff on accounting software best practices
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance (Bachelor's preferred)
- 3+ years hands-on accounting experience
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel (VBA skills a plus)
- Strong understanding of GAAP and Oregon tax regulations
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines with complex data
- Professional certification (e.g., AIPB, CPAB) highly valued
- Exceptional attention to detail with numerical accuracy