Entry-Level Accounting Assistant

Entry\-Level Accounting Assistant We are seeking a dependable, detail\-oriented Entry\-Level Accounting Assistant to assist with day\-to\-day bookkeeping and accounting tasks. This position is intended for someone who already has a foundation in accounting and would like to gain additional hands\-on experience working with real client accounts. Applicants must live in Albany, Oregon, or the surrounding area. Minimum Accounting Requirement: Applicants must have either at least 3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience OR be in at least their second year of college studying accounting, finance, business, or a closely related field with accounting coursework. Applicants who do not meet one of these requirements should not apply. Compensation \& Position Type Pay: $16\.00–$20\.00 per hour, depending on education, skills, and experience Temporary, part\-time position with the potential to become permanent based on business needs, workload, and job performance Responsibilities Bank and credit card reconciliations Transaction review and coding Preparing and entering journal entries Account review and balancing Researching and resolving account discrepancies Payroll\-related entries Accounting and general data entry Assisting with client bookkeeping projects Other accounting and administrative tasks as needed Qualifications Required: At least 3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience OR currently in at least the second year of college studying accounting, finance, business, or a closely related field with accounting coursework Working knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles Strong problem\-solving skills Ability to research discrepancies and work toward solutions when accounts do not balance Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good organizational and time\-management skills Ability to work independently and follow instructions Willingness to ask questions when clarification is needed Experience using Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams QuickBooks Online experience is a plus, but not required Must be dependable and able to maintain strict confidentiality when working with client financial information Must live in Albany, Oregon, or a surrounding community Must have access to a reliable laptop or computer and dependable high\-speed internet Schedule \& Work Arrangement Flexible work\-from\-home schedule Must have availability Monday through Friday Hours will vary depending on client workload and current projects Regular communication, training, and meetings with the supervisor will take place virtually through Microsoft Teams Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate has an established foundation in accounting and is dependable, detail\-oriented, comfortable solving problems, and willing to investigate when something doesn't balance or look right. This position is well suited for an experienced bookkeeper seeking flexible part\-time work or a college student who has completed enough accounting coursework to understand core accounting concepts and wants practical, hands\-on experience. ::: Pay: $16\.00 \- $20\.00 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedule Work from home Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Accounting: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albany, OR 97322