Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a business owner and leadership team with hands-on accounting guidance and stronger financial visibility across multiple entities in Albany, Oregon. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can assess current bookkeeping practices, clarify account activity, and help establish reliable day-to-day processes for payroll, reconciliations, and related financial tasks. The role includes close collaboration with the owner, general manager, and external tax partners while providing practical support in a primarily remote work arrangement.
Responsibilities:
- Review accounting records across three businesses to identify gaps, clarify how each set of books is being maintained, and improve overall financial transparency.
- Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and ensure transactions are recorded in a consistent and organized manner.
- Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and confirm that financial data aligns with supporting records.
- Work directly with the owner and general manager to explain core accounting workflows and provide guidance on handling payroll and recurring financial activities.
- Coordinate with the external tax and year-end accounting firm by organizing records, answering questions, and assisting with requested financial information.
- Evaluate the current QuickBooks environment for one business and help determine appropriate bookkeeping structure and controls for the other entities.
- Assist with accounting process improvements tied to point-of-sale and operational systems, including any updates that affect financial reporting or transaction flow.
- Demonstrated experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with responsibility for day-to-day financial records.
- Strong working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation.
- Hands-on experience using QuickBooks Pro to manage accounting activity and review financial data.
- Ability to analyze incomplete or unclear bookkeeping records and identify practical next steps.
- Comfortable partnering with business leaders to explain accounting processes in a clear and usable way.
- Experience supporting payroll-related accounting activities and coordinating with outside service providers.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.