Accounting Assistant- Part Time

Pacific Energy Concepts • Vancouver, WA

1d • $33,600 - $42,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant provides part-time administrative and transactional support to PEC’s Accounting team, primarily in accounts payable, expense reporting, and vendor account maintenance. The role helps ensure routine accounting activities are completed accurately and on time while supporting day-to-day departmental operations. This is an in-person position at PEC’s Downtown Vancouver, Washington headquarters, averaging around 30 hours per week. The hiring range is $21.50–$27.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 2–5 years of related work experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to organize work and manage recurring deadlines.
• Comfort working with financial information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to follow established processes while identifying questions or discrepancies that need additional review.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other business systems, with the ability to learn new software.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to assist with other accounting-related tasks as business needs arise.
• Valid, insurable driver’s license.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; PEC cannot provide work visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Previous administrative, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage the accounts payable inbox and communicate with vendors and team members.
• Use the accounts payable automation function.
• Assist with online payments when applicable.
• Review invoice information and supporting documentation for completeness.
• Assist with monthly accounts payable reconciliation and research discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain organized accounts payable records and documentation in accordance with established processes.
• Escalate invoice discrepancies or unusual transactions to the Accounting Manager.
• Review employee expense reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Verify that appropriate general ledger accounts, departments, and projects are applied to expense reports.
• Identify missing documentation or coding issues and follow up as needed.
• Escalate expense report exceptions or questions to the Accounting Manager for review.
• Maintain vendor records, account information, and online vendor portals.
• Assist with collecting and maintaining vendor documentation.
• Review vendor information for accuracy and update records as needed.
• Support annual 1099 preparation by reviewing vendor records and identifying missing or incorrect information.
• Assist with other accounting-related tasks as business needs arise.

Benefits

• Gain Share Bonus up to 10%.
• 4% 401(k) matching with no vesting schedule.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance covered at 90%.
• PTO.
• Casual work environment.
• Team lunches and team trips.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED