Accounting Assistant / Admin

Company: Creative Financial Staffing
Location: Portland
Posted on: June 30, 2025

Job Description:

Accounting Assistant-great team environment About the Company & Opportunity: Join a respected and purpose-driven organization dedicated to environmental stewardship and resource recovery. With decades of leadership in Oregon's recycling and sustainability efforts, this company is known for its operational excellence, reliability, and positive community impact. They offer a collaborative, hands-on work culture where employees are appreciated for their accuracy, problem-solving, and team-oriented mindset. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounting Assistant who thrives in a dynamic role, enjoys working across departments, and takes pride in supporting both internal teams and external vendor relationships. Some of the employee reviews say things like: "Treated like family and they truly value your opinion and input. Best management team ever." "Great team environment. Supportive and always encouraging." "Leadership is second to none. They have a personal interest in their employee's well-being." "… every branch you visit, is filled with good, noble, and generous people which is a testament to the company culture." Overview of the Accounting Assistant role: Processes vendor invoices and payments (checks, EFTs, online). Resolves vendor inquiries and payment discrepancies. Reconciles accounts payable transactions and vendor statements. Reviews and records expense allocations and employee reimbursements. Maintains accurate financial records and files. Coordinates payables-related banking activities. Manages office supply orders and inventory. Assists Controller with projects, accounts receivable, and admin tasks. Provides customer service to vendors and staff. Preferred Qualifications for the Accounting Assistant role: Detail-oriented, organized, and analytical. Friendly and professional communication style and customer service abilities. Adaptable to new software - Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and QuickBooks are a plus Please email your resume for immediate consideration. Tia McKeen, Senior Managing Director - Staffing Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.

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