Linguava · 2 days ago
Junior Staff Accountant (Payroll & AR Focus)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
3+ years expLinguava is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to join their finance and accounting team. This role is responsible for managing payroll processes, supporting accounts receivable, and ensuring financial integrity through accurate reporting and analysis.
Translation Service
Responsibilities
Handle the end-to-end payroll workflow, including time-card verification, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and year-end reporting
Generate and distribute client invoices, apply incoming payments, and manage the collections process with a focus on professional relationship management
Perform account analysis and reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies in the general ledger as required
Assist with journal entries, accruals, and maintaining the chart of accounts with high attention to detail
Provide cross-training and direct support for billing, accounts payable, and other capacities during high-volume periods or team absences
Assist in or lead the preparation of preliminary data for monthly financial statements and specialized reports for leadership
Act as a helpful point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and client billing questions, resolving issues with clarity and respect
Maintain organized, transparent, and secure digital and physical files to ensure the company is always prepared for financial reviews
Qualification
Required
3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related specialist role
Direct experience with payroll processing, payroll vendor management, and accounts receivable workflows
Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and accounting software (QuickBooks and others)
High level of interpersonal skill and the ability—or willingness—to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff
Preferred
Specific experience in Accounts Receivable, payroll cycles, and balance sheet account management
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and/or a relevant Accounting Certificate (or equivalent professional experience)
Company
Linguava
Linguava is a full-service provider of spoken and signed languages specializing in On-site Interpretation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Brackett
CEO/ Founder
Peter Wild
Chief Operations and Information Officer
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