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Accountant

West Salem Tax
Salem, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient QuickBooks Bookkeeper/ Accountant to join our team.

Duties

  • Manage and maintain accurate records within QuickBooks Online and Desktop versions, ensuring all transactions are properly categorized with debits & credits.
  • Perform bank reconciliations regularly to verify account balances align with bank statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Process payroll accurately, including calculating wages, deductions, and benefits while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Certified payroll experience is a plus.
  • Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions efficiently, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and collections.
  • Prepare journal entries for various financial transactions, ensuring adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and proper double entry bookkeeping practices.
  • Assist in financial report writing by compiling data for balance sheets, income statements, and other management reports; support budgeting processes as needed.
  • Collaborate with team members tax preparations, and other technical accounting tasks to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience working with QuickBooks (including QuickBooks Online, desktop and enterprise a plus.)
  • Demonstrated expertise in account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and general ledger accounting.
  • Skilled in payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable management, journal entries, and account analysis. Certified payroll a plus.
  • Proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel) with the ability to perform complex data analysis and 10 key typing skills for efficient data entry.
  • Familiarity with financial concepts such as debits & credits, double entry bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial report writing.
  • Experience with technical accounting tasks including account reconciliation and account analysis; prior bookkeeper experience is a must.
  • Excellent attention to detail combined with strong organizational & time management skills; ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
  • Prior public accounting experience &/or tax preparation but not mandatory.

Join us as a QuickBooks Accountant and become an integral part of our mission to give outstanding customer service and reliable bookkeeping and accounting services to our clients.

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salem, OR 97304

Salary : $35 - $50

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