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Contractor Bookkeeper Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Facilities Manager - OR

Salem, OR · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Employs, via hiring or contracting for services, security, maintenance, and grounds keeping personnel and on-site management personnel, if required. * Directs bookkeeping functions, or credits client ...

Facilities Manager - OR

Salem, OR · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Employs, via hiring or contracting for services, security, maintenance, and grounds keeping personnel and on-site management personnel, if required. * Directs bookkeeping functions, or credits client ...

... Contracted Hours: 16-19 hours Additional Compensation: A monthly $25.00 cell phone stipend and ... Ability to perform bookkeeping tasks involving collecting rent, preparation of reports, agreements ...

FT Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Weekly Contracted Hours: 40 hrs. Additional Compensation: A ... Ability to perform bookkeeping tasks involving collecting rent, preparation of reports, agreements ...

FT, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5:30 PM Weekly Contracted Hours: 40 hrs Additional Compensation: A monthly ... Basic math skills with the ability to perform bookkeeping tasks involving collecting rent ...

FT, Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM Weekly Contracted Hours: 40hrs Additional Compensation: A monthly $50.00 ... Basic math skills with the ability to perform bookkeeping tasks involving collecting rent ...

FT Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Weekly Contracted Hours: 40 hrs. Additional Compensation: A ... Ability to perform bookkeeping tasks involving collecting rent, preparation of reports, agreements ...

FT, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5:30 PM Weekly Contracted Hours: 40 hrs Additional Compensation: A monthly ... Basic math skills with the ability to perform bookkeeping tasks involving collecting rent ...

FT, Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM Weekly Contracted Hours: 40hrs Additional Compensation: A monthly $50.00 ... Basic math skills with the ability to perform bookkeeping tasks involving collecting rent ...

... Contracted Hours: 16-19 hours Additional Compensation: A monthly $25.00 cell phone stipend and ... Ability to perform bookkeeping tasks involving collecting rent, preparation of reports, agreements ...

... Contracted Hours: 40hrs Additional Compensation: A monthly $50.00 cell phone stipend and mileage ... Ability to perform bookkeeping tasks involving collecting rent, preparation of reports, agreements ...

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Contractor Bookkeeper information

What is a contractor bookkeeper?

Contractor bookkeepers are professionals who manage the financial records for contractors and construction businesses. They handle tasks such as invoicing, payroll, expense tracking, and reconciling accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting. Their work helps contractors stay compliant with tax regulations and make informed business decisions. Contractor bookkeepers are often familiar with industry-specific accounting software and the unique financial needs of construction projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contractor bookkeeper?

To thrive as a Contractor Bookkeeper, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and experience with financial recordkeeping, typically supported by a degree or certification in accounting or bookkeeping. Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks, Xero, or FreshBooks is essential, as well as knowledge of invoicing, payroll, and tax systems. Strong organizational skills, integrity, and effective communication set outstanding bookkeepers apart. These skills ensure accurate financial records, regulatory compliance, and smooth client relationships, which are crucial for business success.

What are some common challenges faced by contractor bookkeepers when managing multiple clients?

Contractor bookkeepers often juggle the financial records of several clients at once, which can present challenges in time management, prioritization, and maintaining accuracy across different accounts. Each client may use different accounting software or have unique reporting needs, requiring adaptability and strong organizational skills. Effective communication and clear documentation are essential to ensure that deadlines are met and that each client's financial data remains confidential and accurate.

What is the difference between Contractor Bookkeeper vs Freelance Accountant?

AspectContractor BookkeeperFreelance Accountant
CredentialsBookkeeping certification, QuickBooks proficiencyAccounting degree or CPA, bookkeeping skills
Work EnvironmentSmall businesses, remote or on-siteVaried clients, remote or on-site
Employer/Industry UsageUsed by small businesses, bookkeeping firmsUsed by businesses needing accounting services
Search/Comparison IntentYesYes

Contractor Bookkeepers focus on recording and managing financial transactions, often with bookkeeping certifications. Freelance Accountants handle broader accounting tasks, including financial analysis and reporting, usually with an accounting degree or CPA. Both roles serve small businesses and operate remotely or on-site, but their scope and credentials differ. Understanding these differences helps businesses choose the right professional for their financial needs.

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Facilities Manager - OR

Salem, OR • On-site

RISE Services Inc.
Non-Profits • 1 - 5K employees

$75K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


RISE Services rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

RISE is an innovative human services network originally established in 1987 for the purpose of moving individuals living in institutions into family settings. Since that time, services have grown to support children, adults, and families with a variety of needs across multiple states that include residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and home and community based services. Additionally, RISE provides services for children and families through foster care and professional parenting, adoption, kinship care, after school and summer programs, behavior supports, and mental health services and Early Intervention services which includes Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy and Developmental Specialists.
SUMMARY
The Facilities Manager manages the day-to-day facility maintenance requests that are submitted. The Facilities Manager would field and direct multiple trades to appropriate vendors across Arizona, Oregon, Utah, and other states as needed. The Facilities Manager is required to collect and interpret large quantities of data into concise reporting and effectively communicate that reporting to members of Senior Management. To do so, the FM would need to be able to proactively work and communicate with multiple departments within the company.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Manage the company's Facility Maintenance Portal.
  • Ability to prioritize work assignments across the Rise facility portfolio in multiple states.
  • Perform Project Management on special projects and miscellaneous assignments utilizing strong project management, administrative and organizational skills, with an emphasis on time management and the ability to plan, organize and implement various activities within a time-pressed environment.
  • Composes agreements terms and conditions, work statement and costs with vendors and suppliers for providing various services across the facility portfolio.
  • Employs, via hiring or contracting for services, security, maintenance, and grounds keeping personnel and on-site management personnel, if required.
  • Directs bookkeeping functions, or credits client account for receipts and debits account for disbursements.
  • Arranges and supervises for alterations to, or maintenance, upkeep, or reconditioning of property as specified in management services or lessee's agreement.
  • Purchases supplies and equipment for use on leased property.
  • Visit and inspect properties, rented or owned, once a year or as assigned.
  • Interpret the most appropriate direction/service for each work order request.
  • Manage each vendor towards timely resolutions.
  • Ensure that the work is performed to an appropriate quality level and complies with company policies, applicable industry standards (OSHA) and legal requirements.
  • Manage the vendor network including the procurement of new vendors (as needed).
  • Update the vendor network as needed and procure new service providers as needed.
  • Assist in establishing budgets and managing real facility spend across the company.
  • Performs cost-benefits analysis and analyze trends to determine cost savings through the implementation of operations processes and preventative maintenance programs.
  • Communicate anomalies and or property issues to senior team members.
  • Work with the Facility team to Close out Invoices and ensure proper billing and payment to suppliers.
  • Able to support and be on call every 3-4 weeks for after-hours service requests and weekend support as needed.
  • May supervise and coordinate the activities of Facilities Technicians, contractors, and other assigned staff, including work prioritization, training, scheduling, quality assurance, and accountability for results.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • Oral and written communication
  • Proactive problem assessment
  • Initiative
  • Works independently to complete projects
  • Interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing business and training need

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  • Excellent communication and relationship skills with all stakeholders, including clients, state entities, and colleagues
  • Ability to effectively and respectfully interact with client base that has varying levels of ability, educational backgrounds, authority, and ethnicities
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to speak in public, including training
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external customers to accomplish a task or reach an understanding diplomatically and respectfully
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum 3-5 years of related experience or a combination of education and experience in project management.
  • Associate's degree in business or related field: Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in the field of Real Estate (property management, brokerage, facility maintenance, construction, etc.).
  • CFM of FMP certification preferred.
  • Previous knowledge and experience working with multi-state commercial and/or residential properties.

  • Demonstrative construction experience and understanding of construction industry.
  • Ability to be proactive, self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work well in a high paced environment and maintain strong attention to details with ever changing priorities and/or situations.
  • Must have verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job task required.
  • Must have strong, effective interpersonal, listening and follow-up skills.
  • Demonstrative problem solving/analysis and project management abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Takes personal responsibility for actions. This is demonstrated through owning problems, problem solving and not projecting problems or failures to others or the system if not warranted
  • Demonstrates excellence in work standards, is tenacious in completing tasks
  • Able to effectively problem solve and make decisions. To include resolving crisis situations and developing resolutions between parties
  • Works well with other team members and departments
  • Demonstrates the ability to interact and cooperate using respectful relations in order to efficiently accomplish mutual goals and assignments
  • Requests support from team with ample time to accommodate the support request in order to meet deadlines
  • Ensures effectiveness in processes to achieve/seek best practice

EQUIPMENT NORMALLY USED
  • Vehicle, computer, copy machine, fax machine, printer, phone, projector, speakers, basic audio/video equipment, and other office equipment as necessary.
  • Duties performed in office and offsite training location environments.
  • Work schedule: ability to work flexible hours

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
  • Capability to work under stressful conditions which may include dealing with difficult people and handling multiple work assignments.
  • Ability to perform work and functions of required computer software.
  • Must have the ability to visually create and organize.
  • Ability to greet the public and use the telephone.
  • This position frequently requires operating and maintaining a variety of office,
  • Computer-related, telecommunications and multimedia equipment; the employee
  • is required to use their hands, fingers, arms, back and eyes as well as be able to bend, stoop, kneel,
  • walk, twist and lift on a regular basis.

  • Ability to lift 25 lbs. or more.
  • Proven administrative and organizational skills Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confidence in use of standard desktop computer packages A good level of numeracy.
  • Ability to plan and manage priorities Ability to respond quickly, effectively and flexibly.
  • Able to work on own initiative.

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
Perks:
  • Full benefits including health, dental, & vision
  • Retirement benefits and 401(k) employer match
  • Generous paid time off including your birthday
  • A great staff dedicated to creating opportunities for and with people

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:
(a) Dedicated fax 866-268-8885
(b) Dedicated email hrdept@riseservicesinc.org DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
(c) US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
(d) Dedicated phone - 1-866-242-2714 Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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