Finance & Accounting · Portland, OR

Bookkeeper jobs in Portland, OR

Bookkeepers maintain the daily financial records of a business. They enter transactions, reconcile bank accounts, manage invoices and bills, and keep the ledger tidy enough for accountants to work from.

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$20–$41/hr
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$61k
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Assistant Receiving Manager

Restaurant depot · Clackamas, OR

Job SummaryThe Assistant Receiving Manager supports receiving operations by assisting with the processing of incoming shipments, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with company procedures. This r…

Posted 2d ago
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Federal Proposal Manager

HDR · Portland, OR

DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…

Posted 5d ago
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New Account Installer

Cintas Corporation · Portland, OR

Requisition Number: 236460 Job Description Cintas is seeking a New Account Installer to successfully ensure that new customers are highly satisfied with Cintas's products and services. Responsibilities include interactin…

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Payroll Coordinator

Xenium HR · Tualatin, OR
$22 - $23 per hour

Location: Tualatin, OR Position Status: Full-time, 30-40 hours/week Looking for a role where your work has real impact? At Xenium HR, we’re on a mission to transform workplaces for the better. You’ll join a team of passi…

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Staff Accountant

Harder Mechanical Contractors · Portland, OR · Full-time

interpersonal skills A track record and passion for process improvement Proficiency with computers, especially business solutions and bookkeeping software Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relation…

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Senior Accountant, Close and Consolidations

Nike · Beaverton, OR · Full-time

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for peop…

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Construction Bookkeeper (non-CPA level)

Yellowstone Local · Portland, OR · Full-time
$35 - $40 per hour

and plumbing solutions. You know the numbers behind every successful construction project, and we're looking for a Construction Bookkeeper who can keep those numbers accurate, organized, and moving in the right direction…

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Accounts Receivable Clerk

Excel Orthodontics, Inc · Portland, OR · Full-time
$30 - $36 per hour

phase position, and we want to be direct about that up front. This role starts in accounts receivable and grows into full charge bookkeeping. Phase one is receivables recovery. Our accounts receivable balance has grown b…

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Principal, Tax External Reporting

Nike · Beaverton, OR · Full-time

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for peop…

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What bookkeepers earn in Portland

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $20–$25 $42k–$53k
Mid level $25–$33 $53k–$68k
Senior $32–$41 $66k–$86k

Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

QuickBooksAccounts payableAccounts receivableBank reconciliationData entry accuracyInvoicingPayroll basicsExcelOrganization and follow-through
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Which bookkeeping software have you used day to day?

Name the platforms and the tasks you actually performed in them — reconciliations, invoicing, reports. Mention certifications like QuickBooks ProAdvisor if you have them.

How do you make sure your entries are accurate?

Describe habits: reconciling regularly, double-checking against source documents, and reviewing unusual balances rather than trusting memory.

Walk me through reconciling a bank account.

Show the mechanics — match transactions, investigate differences, adjust for timing items — and your habit of finishing with a clean, documented reconciliation.

How do you handle a client or manager who is behind on records?

Describe triaging months of backlog systematically and setting up a routine so it does not pile up again. Calm persistence is the selling point.

What do you do when you find a transaction you cannot categorize?

Say you park it in a review account, gather context from receipts or the owner, and never guess silently. Accuracy over speed.

How do you keep sensitive financial information confidential?

Mention practical measures: access controls, not discussing figures outside need-to-know, and following the firm's data handling rules.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For bookkeepers specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State the volume you handled: transactions per month, accounts reconciled, or number of client books maintained.

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Name your software stack precisely, including QuickBooks Online versus Desktop, since employers filter on it.

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Mention accuracy outcomes, like reconciliations kept current or clean handoffs to CPAs at tax time.

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Include adjacent skills that widen the role, such as payroll runs, sales tax filings, or 1099 preparation.

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List bookkeeping certifications or coursework; they matter more in this role than a general degree.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Bookkeeper
02 Full-Charge Bookkeeper
03 Accounting Clerk Supervisor
04 Staff Accountant
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