Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist
Part-time to start, with increased hours during tax season (January–April). This position has the potential to become full-time for the right candidate.
Compensation is based on education, experience, certifications, and demonstrated qualifications.
About Us
Growing accounting firm serving individuals and small businesses throughout Southern Oregon. We provide bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and CFO advisory services.
We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist who enjoys working with clients, takes pride in accurate financial records, and can work independently.
Responsibilities
- Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Prepare customer invoices
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping records in QuickBooks Desktop
- Prepare monthly financial statements
- Process payroll within QuickBooks Desktop (not through a third-party payroll service)
- Prepare and file payroll tax deposits and quarterly payroll tax reports
- Assist with general bookkeeping and accounting projects
- Communicate professionally with clients as needed
- The selected candidate will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and must maintain strict confidentiality of all client and company information.
Qualifications
Required:
- 3+ years bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop
- Experience processing payroll directly in QuickBooks Desktop
- Experience preparing payroll taxes and quarterly payroll tax reports
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must pass a background check
Preferred:
- Oregon Licensed Tax Preparer (LTP) license
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience working in a public accounting or bookkeeping firm
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Enjoys solving problems and keeping financial records accurate
- Takes initiative without needing constant supervision
- Is dependable, organized, and committed to high-quality work
- Enjoys helping small business owners succeed
- Wants to grow with a professional and expanding accounting firm
If you're an experienced bookkeeping professional who is confident in QuickBooks Desktop and payroll processing, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your experience.
Experience:
- bookkeeping/payroll: 3 years (Required)
- QuickBooks Desktop: 3 years (Required)
- Payroll Processing in QB Desktop: 3 years (Required)
- Federal and State Quarterly Payroll Tax Reports: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
