Bookkeeper Jobs in Clackamas, OR

A Bookkeeper in the accounting industry plays an essential role in maintaining, verifying, and recording financial transactions for a company. They handle day-to-day accounting tasks such as data entry, managing accounts payable and receivable, processing payroll, and preparing financial reports. Productivity, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles are crucial skills for this role. Having proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Excel, and other data management programs is also beneficial. Additionally, a Bookkeeper should have strong analytical skills to interpret and present financial data accurately.

While there's no required certification to become a Bookkeeper, earning a certified bookkeeper designation from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers or the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers can significantly increase job prospects. It's common for people to occupy roles such as Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, or Administrative Assistant before becoming a Bookkeeper. These positions provide the necessary hands-on experience with financial record keeping and reporting, which is crucial in successfully performing the duties of a Bookkeeper.

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Senior General Ledger Accountant

  • Beaverton, OR (14 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Beaverton, OR (14 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 2 hours ago

Essential Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Prepare, document and post all assigned journal entries....

Part Time Bookkeeper

  • West Linn, OR (8 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Linn, OR (8 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for an experienced, full-charge bookkeeper for a family owned retail business....

Nonprofit Bookkeeper Needed

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago

We need a bookkeeper who is dependable, detail-oriented, and familiar with nonprofit financial requirements....

General Ledger Accountant

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 4 days ago

Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals. Perform analysis for various general ledger accounts. Review bank and credit card statement activity for discrepancies. Monitors daily bank activity....

PART TIME Office Assistant/Bookkeeper

  • Beaverton, OR (14 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (14 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 6 days ago

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT OFFICE ASSISTANT / BOOKKEEPER Job Title:Office Assistant / Bookkeeper Company:Guans USA Inc....

Bookkeeping Clerk

  • Hillsboro, OR (17 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (17 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 7 days ago

About Us Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to...

Bookkeeper, Special Education

  • Fairview, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fairview, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 12 days ago

Perform double entry accounting functions, including the preparation of journal entries and summarization of transaction for year-end accrual of payables/receivables....

Bookkeeper / Office Administrator

  • Sherwood, OR (16 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sherwood, OR (16 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 18 days ago

BOOKKEEPER / OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR (SHERWOOD) 14300 SW MCKINLEY DR compensation: Negotiable employment type: job title: Bookkeeper / Office Administrator CONSTRUCTION, REAL ESTATE, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT...

Bookkeeper - Franchise Location

  • Newberg, OR (22 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 27 days ago
  • Newberg, OR (22 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 27 days ago

Joining H&R Block* as an experienced Bookkeeper, you'll deliver exceptional bookkeeping, payroll and customer service....

Bookkeeper (Construction Industry)

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Bookkeeper Location: NE Portland, OR (Onsite) Pay: $35 per hour Schedule: MondayFriday, 8 AM 5 PM (In Person) Who we are: An awesome construction company located in NE Portland is looking for a Bookkeeper...

Demographic Data for Clackamas, OR

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Salary for Bookkeeper Jobs in Clackamas, OR

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Highest Education Level

Bookkeepers in Clackamas, OR offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.5%
Master's Degree
16.2%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
High School or GED
12.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.6%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bookkeepers in Clackamas, OR
Less than 1 year
29.7%
4-6 years
24.0%
2-4 years
22.2%
1-2 years
21.3%
None
2.5%
6-8 years
0.3%


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