Means Nursery, Inc Hiring for Accounting Bookkeeping Specialist Job at Scappoose, OR Full Time

Accounting Bookkeeping Specialist

We are looking for a skilled Accounting Specialist to assist in a broad range of financial tasks. Maintain our financial records, including purchases, receipts and payments. Work closely with management to process accounts payable and receivable and reconcile accounts.

Responsibilities

· Record day to day financial transactions including AP, AR, and account reconciliation

· Month/year end close and audit support.

· Reconcile bank accounts

· Provide administrative assistance as needed

· Fulltime, in-office position

Skills & Attributes required for this position

· Proven bookkeeping experience

· Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles

· Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records

· Exceptional written and verbal communication.

· Reconstruct account transactions showing charges & payments for complex PBS remits, then analyzing, resolving and taking corrective action

· Proficient with MS Office required, Word and Advance EXCEL w/macros and pivots

· High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

· Works independently with little direction

· Willingness to “wear many hats” and pitch in where needed to get the job done

· Demonstrates high ethical standards of behavior.

· Demonstrates problem-solving and analytical skills appropriate for the position.

· A warm, easy-going and flexible attitude is a must

· Maintains composure under pressure

· Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Required Qualifications:

· Completion of Associate’s degree in accounting/bookkeeping and 3 years of experience; OR

· 5 years of accounting technician/bookkeeping experience; OR

· Equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Work experience must have occurred within six months of hire date and include business office experience, data entry/10-key by touch experience (125 kspm) and typing with 55+ wpm

· The Bookkeeper performs a wide variety of accounting procedures; payroll and utility billing tasks; and records management. The tasks indicated are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent minimal essential elements and criteria to successfully perform the job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be required as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 – $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear masks.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location