Job Posting – Accounting/Admin Assistant

LOCATION: Portland, OR

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: Join our team at Peterson Structural Engineers where you will have the opportunity to contribute to the daily function of a company and its growing accounting and administrative needs. This position is based in our west side Portland office and will take direction from the Controller, interacting with all company personnel.

We are currently looking for a part-time hire with the potential to become full-time in the future. We aim for a supportive and employee-centric culture, and we support partial work-from-home arrangements with some in-office work required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our ideal candidate is a highly organized individual who is new to the accounting field and wants to gain more knowledge of small business accounting practices with emphasis on payroll and human resources. Typical responsibilities include:

  • Process monthly payroll in ADP Run.
  • Process new hire paperwork and participate in orientation.
  • Administer annual benefit renewals and employee requested changes.
  • Research and stay informed of current payroll and HR related laws.
  • Record accounts payable.
  • Review and process expense reports for all employees.
  • Reconcile employee credit card accounts.
  • Back up accounts receivable as needed.
  • Other accounting and administrative support as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Prior payroll and benefits administration experience helpful but not required.

WHO WE ARE

PSE is a single discipline structural engineering firm serving a wide variety of large and small clients on nearly all types of projects. We believe staff with diverse backgrounds enrich and benefit our team, firm and community and offer a flexible workplace and the opportunity to help our firm continue to grow.

APPLICATION

This is an hourly, nonexempt position, with a starting wage of $28/hour, DOE. No phone calls/emails please. This position is open until filled. PSE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Interested candidates please submit a cover letter and resume to accounting@psengineers.com