We are currently seeking a candidate with a solid Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger background for a new position in our Accounting Department. We are a real estate development, construction and property management firm located in Downtown Portland and this position will be a critical hire to our Accounting Department. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive real estate firm that offers career opportunity, excellent compensation and a casual office environment. Areas of Responsibility: * Coordinate and assist with check runs for property vendors weekly * Process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies * Enter and process payables for Corporate expenses * Property mortgage payment management for over 30 properties * Preparing Corporate bank reconciliations * Oversight of banking relationships, including setting up new bank accounts and enrolling users in online banking * Accounts Receivable processing of payments received from client properties; entry of bank deposits on Corporate books * Preparing and posting payroll and fringe benefit allocation journal entries * Entry of standard journal entries monthly to allocate expenses * Journal entry recording of inter-company payables and receivables * Miscellaneous account analysis as needed * Training of on-site property employees in accounting procedures such as reconciliation of vendor statements to invoices * Year end projects such as 1099 reporting, sales tax reporting, and assistance to outside auditors * Some supervision of entry-level staff Requirements: * Total accounting experience of 3-5 years. * Associate's degree in accounting preferred. * Must be skilled in Excel, including downloading reports and using Pivot Tables. * Professional experience in a real estate or property management firm is a major plus. * Excellent communication skills, especially assertiveness and the ability to train others on correct procedures. * Skill in working cooperatively across department lines and the ability to determine work priorities independently. Please send resume and cover letter, with salary requirements. Competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, Flex plan, vacation and sick days are just some of the benefits offered. No phone calls please! Location: Downtown Portland Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. oregon