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Bookkeeper

Geffen Mesher & Company PC
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Description

Bookkeeper

Portland, OR 


Geffen Mesher & Company proudly stands as one of Portland's foremost locally owned accounting firms, with a distinguished history of over 90 years dedicated to serving clients throughout the Northwest. We owe our enduring success to our client-centric ethos and unwavering commitment to our team members. We provide a full suite of professional services, including Accounting, Assurance, Business Consulting, Data and Analytics, Litigation Support, Family Office, and full-service Tax planning, spanning several industries.


We are seeking a full-time Bookkeeper to support our Controller.  This role will provide accounts payable services, financial reporting, and bi-weekly payroll processing for all employees.  The successful candidate will be a self-starter who likes to get things done. You work well independently but can also take directions. You have excellent customer service skills and a helpful, positive demeanor.  You are accurate, pay attention to the details, but can also see how your work fits into the bigger picture.  Ideally, the successful candidate will have at least two years of accounting and payroll experience, experience with QuickBooks and various reporting tools, and experience using Power BI, that would be a huge plus!


This role will work in our downtown Portland office, Monday-Friday.


Requirements

What you’ll be doing

  • Bi-Weekly Payroll processing
  • Period end close
  • Perform payroll/benefit related reconciliations 
  • Process accounts payable invoices, check requests, credit card payments
  • Daily bank deposits
  • Maintain W-9s 
  • Preparation of 1099-Misc.
  • Perform firm credit card reconciliation and obtain supporting documents as needed.
  • Review weekly expense reports for proper documentation and compliance with policies
  • Reporting and budget updates 
  • Other duties as assigned


What makes you a fit

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), associate’s degree preferred; two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Accounting or bookkeeping experience related to a computerized accounting system, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reports 
  • Ability to learn new processes and software, an aptitude for numbers and analysis
  • Advanced computer skills in all Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Maintain a high level of customer service
  • Client and employee confidentiality a must
  • Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of internal management and staff
  • Experience with QuickBooks
  • Experience in payroll software
  • Experience with reporting tools, Power BI a plus


Why you should join our team


Shameless plug(s):  We are also consistently ranked among the Most Admired Companies by the Portland Business Journal.

Culture: Just like we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, we do the same for our team members. We are a mid-sized firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.

We value our people and strive to create a supportive, inclusive culture: Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Committee, Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), Working Moms Group, Advisor Program, and Leadership Development Program (LDP).

We give back to our communities. Today, our team supports more than 80 charitable organizations by serving on boards of directors, making charitable donations, and volunteering our time. In addition to our extensive organizational involvement, we close our office for one day each year and volunteer directly in the community.

Benefits & Perks: We offer a comprehensive benefit package to help protect your personal and financial health and that of your family. At Geffen Mesher, we offer a generous 401k and profit-sharing plan. We’ll cover 80-100% of your individual monthly medical premium costs and provide paid parental leave.  Generous PTO and paid holidays come with the gig as well!


Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. 


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