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7 results for Payroll Clerk in Portland, OR

Payroll Specialist

Portland, OR
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Temporary to Hire
29 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join one of our clients based in Portland, Oregon in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong attention to detail, and can manage complex payroll activity across multiple states with confidence. The role supports a sizable employee population and requires a proactive, detail-focused individual who can balance accuracy, responsiveness, and excellent service. Responsibilities:• Process end-to-end payroll for a designated group of employees while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.• Administer payroll across numerous U.S. states, researching state-specific rules as needed to resolve pay questions and ensure compliance.• Review earnings such as hourly pay, salaries, commissions, and bonus payments, verifying calculations and investigating discrepancies before finalizing payroll.• Track payroll exceptions, follow up on outstanding items, and maintain organized records in a high-volume environment.• Provide responsive support to employees and internal stakeholders by addressing payroll inquiries with care and courtesy.• Adapt to unique payroll scenarios and varied processing requirements, applying sound judgment when standard procedures do not fully apply.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Wilsonville, OR
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Permanent / Full Time
53000 - 54000 USD / Yearly
Sara Walker with Robert Half is searching for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a high-volume distribution operation in Wilsonville, Oregon. This role focuses on accurate invoicing, payment application, and account reconciliation while supporting efficient billing activities across several revenue categories. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with large data sets, maintains organized records, and can partner effectively with internal teams to resolve billing questions and account discrepancies. This position is well suited for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and brings a disciplined, process-focused approach to accounts receivable work. Responsibilities:• Prepare and issue supplier invoices accurately across multiple billing types, ensuring charges are supported and processed on schedule.• Post incoming payments to customer accounts and verify that cash application records align with remittance details.• Reconcile account balances by researching variances, identifying exceptions, and correcting discrepancies in a timely manner.• Review recurring billing and receivables reports each month to confirm completeness, accuracy, and proper follow-up on outstanding items.• Work closely with internal departments to investigate invoice questions, resolve account issues, and support smooth billing operations.• Maintain organized electronic files and documentation so transactions can be easily tracked, verified, and audited.• Enter and manage high volumes of financial data in spreadsheets and accounting records with a strong focus on accuracy.• Contribute to process improvements within billing and accounts receivable activities to help increase efficiency and reduce errors. Please reach out to Sara Walker with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013508091
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst

Portland, OR
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Temporary / Contract
42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in Portland, Oregon. Our client is seeking an experienced professional for a long-term contract opportunity. This individual will lead a large-scale reconciliation and data review project, ensuring employee records, contributions, and related reporting are accurate, complete, and compliant. The role will also support process improvement initiatives, documentation development, and knowledge transfer to strengthen internal operations. Responsibilities:Lead a comprehensive review and reconciliation of employee retirement and benefits data, with a strong focus on Oregon PERS compliance and reporting.Research, analyze, and document discrepancies, exceptions, and reporting issues.Partner with internal stakeholders to review findings and implement corrective actions as needed.Act as a subject matter expert on Oregon PERS policies, processes, and reporting requirements.Support ongoing employee setup, maintenance, and data integrity within retirement and payroll systems.Assist with process improvements, documentation, and development of standard operating procedures.Provide training, guidance, and knowledge transfer to internal team members to strengthen long-term operational effectiveness.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper (Part-Time)

Portland, OR
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Temporary / Contract
26.5 - 28.5 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support a private nonprofit school in Portland, Oregon on a Contract basis. This part-time opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing day-to-day accounting activity, payroll coordination, and financial recordkeeping in a school environment. The role requires onsite availability three days per week for eight-hour shifts with a flexible start time. Candidates who bring hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online, Paychex, and core bookkeeping functions will be well positioned for success. Responsibilities:• Review employee time records, process payroll through Paychex, and keep payroll documentation current and organized.• Manage accounts payable activities by preparing payments, entering transactions, and resolving adjustments to maintain accurate vendor records.• Handle incoming funds by recording receivables, preparing deposits, and posting transactions in QuickBooks Online for school programs, grants, and donations.• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, petty cash, gift cards, and credit card activity to support accurate month-end balances.• Maintain employee demographic, compensation, and benefits data across payroll and HR-related systems, ensuring updates are entered promptly.• Oversee petty cash replenishment and tracking so funds remain balanced and properly documented.• Support responses to unemployment, disability, and related claims by gathering records and maintaining accessible files.• Partner with finance and operations staff to improve vendor and billing system data, update finance forms, and document accounting procedures as needed.• Provide backup support for the Finance Director and assist with financial reporting or analysis when priorities require additional coverage.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Portland, OR
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Jamie Benway with Robert Half is searching for a Staff Accountant to join a mission-driven investment firm in Portland, Oregon. This position supports the finance function within a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on sustainability-oriented real asset strategies for institutional investors. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, a proactive mindset, and the professionalism to contribute effectively within a close-knit team that values both excellence and humility. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including recording transactions, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting accurate financial records.• Assist with monthly and year-end close processes by preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.• Help produce internal financial reports and provide organized documentation that supports management decision-making.• Partner with the finance team to review account activity, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances in a timely manner.• Support accounts payable, cash tracking, and other core accounting operations while maintaining strong attention to detail.• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and internal controls.• Use accounting systems and Excel-based analysis to organize financial data and support routine reporting needs.• Work closely with colleagues across the organization, taking initiative where needed to help the team meet shared goals. Please reach out to Jamie Benway with Robert Half at Jamie.Benway@Roberthalf to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013505817
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Vancouver, WA
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 41 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support construction and development accounting activities for projects based in Vancouver, Washington. This Long-term Contract position will focus on financial reporting, cost oversight, compliance review, and coordination with internal teams and external partners to help maintain accurate project records and funding documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, works effectively across multiple stakeholders, and can manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Manage the preparation and review of project funding packages and related internal documentation to support timely submission to project teams and ownership groups. • Examine billing activity, compliance records, and supporting data to identify discrepancies, assess potential risk, and elevate issues when needed. • Compile and review project-level and joint venture financial statements to help ensure accuracy and completeness. • Evaluate construction compliance materials such as lien waivers, affidavits, and preliminary notices to confirm required documentation is in place. • Produce recurring monthly accounting reports for construction and development stakeholders and distribute them within established timelines. • Prepare capital call and distribution schedules while verifying amounts and supporting calculations. • Reconcile direct costs, contract balances, and job-related accounting records, making corrections as necessary. • Assist with audit and tax support requests by gathering documentation and responding to year-end inquiries. • Serve as a day-to-day accounting contact for project teams, subcontractors, and vendors by addressing questions and resolving financial issues. • Provide guidance to less experienced staff members and contribute to overall team effectiveness through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Coordinator

Portland, OR
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Temporary to Hire
28 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to join an administrative company in Milwaukie, Oregon. This contract-to-permanent position is suited for someone who brings accuracy, sound judgment, and a strong grasp of day-to-day financial operations in a fast-moving environment. The role focuses on coordinating electronic payments, maintaining reliable transaction records, and working across finance teams to support secure and timely processing. Responsibilities:• Manage electronic payment activity such as fund transfers, wires, direct deposits, and other digital disbursements while ensuring deadlines are met.• Examine payment requests for completeness, approvals, and accuracy before releasing transactions.• Update and maintain banking details and account records for vendors, customers, and employees with a high level of precision.• Compare payment activity to bank and accounting records, identify variances, and resolve issues related to rejected or unmatched transactions.• Produce recurring reports that summarize daily, weekly, and monthly payment activity and supporting documentation.• Respond to questions related to transfers and assist with the setup of electronic payment arrangements for external parties.• Follow internal controls, banking requirements, and financial policies while safeguarding confidential account information.• Review transactions for irregular patterns or potential risk indicators and support audit requests with complete records.• Contribute to workflow improvements, automation efforts, and testing of payment platforms or related financial systems.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z