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Payroll Specialist / Full-Charge Bookkeeper
Company: Cal Farms
Location: Oregon City, Oregon (On-Site)
Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)
Compensation: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Advancement Opportunity: Potential opportunity for relocation to Arizona within the next three years as the company continues to expand its agricultural operations. Relocation is not required but may be available for candidates seeking long-term growth opportunities.
About Cal Farms
Cal Farms is a growing, family-owned agricultural company with farming, packing, cooling, and distribution operations in Oregon and Arizona. We produce and market fresh vegetables throughout North America and continue to expand our acreage, facilities, customer base, and operational footprint.
Our team operates in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where hard work, accountability, and a positive attitude are valued. We are looking for individuals who want to grow with the company and contribute to our continued success.
Position Overview
Cal Farms is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist / Full-Charge Bookkeeper to join our team in Oregon City, Oregon.
The primary focus of this position is processing payroll using QuickBooks Online Payroll, while also performing full-charge bookkeeping and accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, strong bookkeeping skills, and significant hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online.
This position requires accuracy, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to thrive in a busy, fast-moving business environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Payroll (Primary Focus)
- Process payroll accurately and on time using QuickBooks Online Payroll
- Maintain employee payroll records and personnel files
- Process new hires, terminations, wage changes, deductions, garnishments, and payroll adjustments
- Assist with payroll reporting and payroll tax administration
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements
- Support multi-state payroll operations as needed
Full-Charge Bookkeeping
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
- Prepare monthly financial reports
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
- Maintain accurate accounting records in QuickBooks Online
- Coordinate with outside accountants, auditors, and tax professionals
- Support HR administration, onboarding paperwork, and employee records
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist with administrative and office functions as needed
- Support management with special projects
- Help maintain organized and efficient office operations
Qualifications
Required
- 15 years of payroll and bookkeeping experience preferred
- Extensive experience processing payroll using QuickBooks Online Payroll
- 10 years of QuickBooks Online experience preferred
- Strong understanding of payroll compliance and accounting principles
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
- Strong Microsoft Excel and computer skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Preferred
- Experience with agricultural operations
- Experience with seasonal and multi-state payroll
- Human Resources experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced, growing company
Applicants without significant QuickBooks Online Payroll experience will not be considered.
What We're Looking For
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Reliable, dependable, and trustworthy
- Team player willing to help wherever needed
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Committed to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
If you have extensive QuickBooks Online Payroll experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing agricultural company, we encourage you to apply. To apply please email your cover letter and resume to resume@calfarmsinc.com
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $34