Job Description

ENTRY LEVEL ACCOUNTANT AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

We are a growing entrepreneurial tax and consulting firm based in Milwaukie Oregon. We are currently seeking to add a FLEX-TIME ENTRY LEVEL ACCOUNTANT WITH ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES. We operate as a team and understand that each member of that team is an integral part of the organization. We are looking for someone who is interested in a career in the finance, taxation and accounting field.

This position would work under and provide support to the Staff Accountant. If you have an inherent ability to work efficiently, possess a strong work ethic, are organized, good with details, self-motivated, dependable & reliable then you could be the right person for this position.

This job starts as a trainee assignment and can progress to a higher-skilled, longer-term position that leads to a rewarding career.

We are looking for a dynamic, get-it-done person with strong oral communication and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, able to work with an assortment of personalities and who has good organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills. Commitment to our team success is the highest priority. We are a fun, candid, and open small office.

DUTIES

This role will be involved in CLIENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION:

• Report, review, and assembly of client files.
• Scheduling clients and workflow management.
• General systems management and administration.
• Covert paper files to digital.

This role will be involved with BASIC ACCOUNTING PROCESSES:

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Code incoming bank transactions.
• Maintain organized and clean chart of accounts.
• Reconciliation of accounts.
• Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES:

• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, the IRS and Oregon Department of Revenue via phone, email, fax, and occasionally in person.
• Ensure all information is being tracked, organized, and kept current relative to the Documentation Management System.
• Print and assemble tax filing and client reports in proper order with appropriate attachments.
• Scan paper documents, file both paper & digital docs, organize and maintain filing system.
• Manage client contact system, send bulk emails to client list, answer individual client calls & email.

YOU MUST

• Have an interest in accounting or taxes.
• Be skilled in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS office Suite.
• Have sophisticated computer abilities.
• Easily adapt to new technologies and software.
• Familiarity working with accounting and tax preparation software.
• Strong critical and mathematical reasoning skills

This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting or has interest the accounting, tax, and business fields. The company believes in a friendly, flexible and stable work environment and is looking for a likeminded employee. This is a FLEX TIME POSITION (25+ HOURS. HOURS MAY INCREASE AFTER TRAINING.) Please send your cover letter describing why you are a good fit for this job and, also, include resume.