What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Manager/Bookkeeper position at J. Arlie Bryant Inc.?
Job Title: Office Manager / Bookkeeper
Company Industry: Rock Crushing / Aggregate Production
Location: The Dalles, OR (On-site)
Schedule: Day Shift, Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 30-min lunch)
Job Type: Full-time, 32–40 hours per week
Pay Rate: $26.00 – $34.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Position Overview
We are seeking an organized, reliable, and detail-oriented Office Manager / Bookkeeper to oversee our daily administrative operations and manage financial record-keeping in The Dalles, OR.
In this dual role, you will ensure our office runs smoothly while maintaining accurate accounting records, managing accounts payable/receivable, supporting administrative needs, and leading our project to transition paper office files into an organized digital system.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Financial Administration
- Manage accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R), including invoicing, bill payments, and collections.
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations using accounting software (QuickBooks).
- Run payroll from start to finish, including time entry, payroll processing, and tracking employee time off and sick leave.
- Prepare basic financial reports (Profit & Loss, balance sheets, cash flow tracking) for management review.
- Maintain accurate financial records and assist external accountants during tax preparation or audits.
Office Management & Operations
- Assist with transitioning existing paper records, files, and historical documents into organized digital systems.
- Greet visitors, answer incoming phone calls, check and distribute the mail, and manage general office correspondence.
- Order and maintain inventory for office supplies, breakroom items, and equipment.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and IT service providers as needed.
- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for administrative and legal documents.
- Assist leadership with calendar scheduling, event planning, and internal communications.
Qualifications
- Experience: 2 years in bookkeeping, office management, or a combined administrative/financial role.
- Digital Records Transition: Comfortable helping transition physical paper files and records into efficient digital formats.
- Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks Desktop or Online preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite / Google Workspace.
- Key Skills: Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking capabilities with strong attention to detail.
- Communication: Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Integrity: Proven track record of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and employee data.
Schedule, Pay & Benefits
- Pay Rate: $26.00 – $34.00 per hour
- Schedule Flexibility: 5 days per week to start (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM). After the digital file transition is complete, the position may move to a 4-day workweek. Hours will be 32–40 per week.
- Paid Time Off: 1 week (40 hours) of paid combined PTO for all purposes defined under Oregon sick time law.
- Holidays: Office closed (unpaid) on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
- Insurance Benefits: Health, Dental, and Life Insurance provided.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience with bookkeeping software and office management to:
Email: crushingrock@gorge.net
Subject Line: Office Manager / Bookkeeper Application
Pay: $26.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $34