Accountant Jobs in Lake Oswego, OR

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Tax Staff Accountant

  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 1 hour ago

We are seeking a Tax Staff Accountant to join our team....

Staff Accountant

  • Troutdale, OR (17 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Troutdale, OR (17 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 4 hours ago

You will apply and further develop troubleshooting and risk awareness skills as you perform and review account reconciliations and prepare journal entries....

Staff Accountant

  • Tualatin, OR (5 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Tualatin, OR (5 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 11 hours ago

Accounting duties may include: o Perform Accounts Payable processing and administration. o Perform General Ledger journal entries and account reconciliations as assigned. o Process daily cash activity...

General Accountant (Associate, Mid & Senior Level) - Portland, OR - #113724

  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements Requirements for the Associate General Asset Accountant Bachelors degree in accounting or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience Basic knowledge of GAAP...

Staff Accountant

  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location: Portland, Oregon (OR-02) - Portland, OR Salary Range: Undisclosed About Logical Position Pay: $60,000/year Who We Are: Logical Position is one of the fastest growing...

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Senior Accountant

  • Vancouver, WA (19 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (19 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 4 days ago

entries for Controller approval....

Senior Accountant

  • Newberg, OR (15 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newberg, OR (15 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 4 days ago

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area is required Ability to analyze and translate complex data into easily understandable information SAP or similar Tier 1 ERP system experience alongside...

Senior Revenue Analyst (12 Month Contract)

  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 4 days ago

entries for revenue accounting adjustments_ + _Work closely with global business partners to obtain information necessary to analyze deals and reconcile GL accounts_ + _Responsible for the preparation...

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Nonprofit CPA & Financial Specialist (Fully Remote)

  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 4 days ago

Description Position Title: Nonprofit CPA & Financial Specialist Department: Finance Start Date: June/July (flexible) Status: Part-time or Full-time; exempt Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000...

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Fall 2025 Tax/Assurance Staff Accountant (STUDENTS ONLY)

  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking Staff Accountants to join our team....

Project Accountant

  • Vancouver, WA (19 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (19 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 5 days ago

This Opportunity WSP is currently seeking a Project Accountant to join our team. This position can be based in any WSP California or mid-Atlantic office location....

Staff Accountant

  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 9 days ago
  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 9 days ago

Prepare and reconcile intercompany journal entries and accounts. Perform accounts payable processing and related duties. Assist with preparing 1099s and support general accounting tasks....

Partner Executive, Sage Intacct Accountants Program

  • Beaverton, OR (8 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 9 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (8 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 9 days ago

Partner Executive, Sage Intacct Accountants Program Job Description: The Sage Intacct Accountants Program (SIAP) is a partnership between Sage Intacct andCPA.com(an AICPA company) that provides a wide...

Tax & Financial Accountant - Portland, OR

  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 9 days ago
  • Portland, OR (6 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 9 days ago

Tax & Financial Accountant Location: Portland, OR Pay: $65K - $75K year About the Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Tax & Financial Accountant to join our finance team....

Farm Accounting Officer

  • Hillsboro, OR (11 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (11 miles from Lake Oswego, OR)
  • 11 days ago

Farm Accounting Officer Hillsboro, Grand Forks or Fargo, ND, 58045, 58208, 58103 POSTED DATE 05/28/2025 CLOSING DATE 06/11/2025 SALARY RANGE $63,500-$93,630 ***Incumbent must work three days each...

Demographic Data for Lake Oswego, OR

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Lake Oswego, OR

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Lake Oswego, OR offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%



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