Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to join a team in Lake Oswego, Oregon on a Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who can bring structure to daily financial operations, maintain accurate records, and help improve how information is organized and delivered to clients. The role will support core accounting activities while also assisting with QuickBooks Online setup, reporting, and process documentation in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming correspondence and organize financial documents so accounting records remain current and accessible.

• Prepare and issue invoices accurately and on schedule, ensuring client-facing materials are completed with care.

• Generate recurring and ad hoc data reports to support accounting activities and business visibility.

• Enter, clean, and maintain financial data in Excel, including the use of spreadsheets to organize large data sets.

• Assist with establishing and refining QuickBooks Online records from the ground up to support reliable day-to-day accounting operations.

• Help build efficient workflows that move financial information into QuickBooks and produce clear outputs for clients.

• Contribute to month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger support.

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to help maintain accurate cash flow tracking and vendor or customer records.

• Develop and document standard operating procedures to strengthen consistency and improve accounting processes.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a detail-focused business environment.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online, including setup and ongoing maintenance.
• Proven background supporting multiple month-end close cycles with accuracy and timeliness.
• Experience creating or improving accounting workflows, systems, or standard operating procedures.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills, with pivot table experience considered an advantage.
• Ability to manage detailed information carefully while balancing several responsibilities at once.

Compensation

$32.00-$38.00 Hourly

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