Accounting Assistant – Entry-Level
Location: Beaverton, OR | Pay: $19/hour | Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Start your accounting career with a company that invests in your growth.
Pacific Office Automation (POA) is hiring an entry-level Accounting Assistant to join our Beaverton, OR office. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting, work in a fast-paced environment, and grow within one of the largest independently owned technology companies in the U.S.
About Pacific Office Automation
Founded in 1976, POA has grown into the largest independently owned document imaging and technology dealer in the country. We now operate over 30 branches across 11 western states, including Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, Texas, and Hawaii. We have long-standing partnerships with top-tier manufacturers like Canon, Sharp, HP, Konica Minolta, and Ricoh.
At POA, we’re more than just a technology company — we’re a place where early-career professionals can build lasting careers We offer training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
What You’ll Do
As an Accounting Assistant, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals and take on key responsibilities such as:
Processing and reconciling a high volume of invoices
Managing vendor payments and ensuring timely processing
Verifying accounting entries and reconciling reports
Issuing payments via check or wire
Identifying and resolving discrepancies
Communicating with vendors and internal departments to maintain accurate records
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
0–3 years of relevant experience (internships, class projects, or part-time roles are great)
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong problem-solving and research skills
Comfortable working independently and staying organized
Dependable, self-motivated, and eager to learn
Please Note: This role is not designed to support CPA licensure, as we do not have a licensed CPA on staff. Candidates pursuing CPA certification should consider this before applying.
What We Offer
Starting pay: $19/hour
Advancement opportunities, including leadership development
Collaborative, team-focused environment
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
PTO, vacation days, and paid sick leave
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account programs
Our Commitment to You
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Pacific Office Automation, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strength. We value inclusion and ensure all employees — regardless of background, identity, or experience — have a voice.
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Our Mission
Pacific Office Automation is dedicated to the belief that a team of individuals who constantly challenge each other will develop the skills and manpower necessary to solve any problem, whether it’s for the customer, the company, or the community.
Pacific Office Automation started in 1976 in Portland, Oregon, selling copy machines. Over forty years later, we are a recognized leader in office management solutions, offering state-of-the-art technology and award-winning customer service that has helped us grow to 35 offices throughout Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and Texas.
Our Motto: Problem Solved
At Pacific Office Automation, our motto is: “Problem Solved.” That means providing custom office solutions that are fast, efficient and secure. The result: a connected and highly productive office that functions at top efficiency, whether it’s a one-person shop that wants document management advice or a Fortune 500 company concerned with network security.
Although we're now the largest private dealership in the nation, we believe in maintaining an intensely local focus. We do this by building partnerships with our customers, investing in our employees, and giving back to our communities.
