Accounting Specialist

Date of Notice: 11/12/2026

Start Date: 12/1/2026

Starting Pay: $22–$26 per hour

Position Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Controller

Where you Will Work

Portland Parks Golf operates an interconnected ecosystem of public golf facilities strategically located throughout the city to maximize access, affordability, and participation. Together, the portfolio supports the full golfer lifecycle from entry-level instruction and player development to high-quality championship play while also serving as community gathering spaces that generate recreation, events, and economic value for Portland residents and visitors alike. 

Colwood Golf Center 
Located in Northeast Portland near PDX, Colwood is a player-development and event-friendly facility featuring a 9-hole par-3 course, driving range, footgolf, and flexible event space that attracts beginners, families, and value-oriented golfers. 

Eastmoreland Golf Course 
A centrally located 18-hole course in Southeast Portland, Eastmoreland pairs historic significance as Oregon’s second-oldest public course with modern amenities including a lighted double-deck driving range, active restaurant, and private event space. 

Heron Lakes Golf Course 
Set within a scenic natural floodplain, Heron Lakes offers 36 holes of championship golf designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr., supporting high daily play with a grass-tee range and clubhouse dining. 

Rose City Golf Course 
A classic municipal course with deep Portland history, Rose City is known for its tree-lined fairways, challenging par-4s, and historic clubhouse, making it a beloved neighborhood gathering place and a staple of the city’s public golf culture. 

What You'll Do 

Accounting and Internal Controls 

• Support the Controller with daily reconciliation of point-of-sale revenues, cost of goods sold, tax liabilities, and cash and credit receipts. Prepare cash reports, coordinate bank deposits, and record journal entries and inventory adjustments.
• Support reconciling bank statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory balances with the general ledger, bringing discrepancies to the Controller’s attention.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable, including processing purchase orders, coding and uploading vendor invoices, reconciling supporting documentation, payment processing, credit memos, and coordinating billing and collections.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, journals, registers, vendor files, and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Controller with preparing and verifying financial statements, supporting schedules, statistical analyses, budgets, and reports for management and Home Office.
• Support the Controller in maintaining internal controls and conducting internal audits to safeguard company and client assets and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Assist with external audit requests.
• Under the Controller’s direction, communicate internal control procedures, assist with staff training, and coordinate follow-up on needed improvements across properties.
• Assist with physical inventory counts, maintain petty cash records, and verify the accuracy and completeness of financial and operational data.
• Assist with reviewing payroll information, including hours worked, tips, commissions, and compensation changes, and preparing reports for timely submission to Home Office.
• Prepare correspondence, agendas, reports, forms, presentations, and other materials for the Controller and management team.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, and departmental projects.
• Organize and maintain operational records, files, and office supplies.
• Assist with tracking deadlines and submitting required financial, operational, payroll, and administrative reports.
• Perform other administrative tasks or job-related duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• At least two years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably in the golf or hospitality industry. Payroll or administrative experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles, financial reconciliation, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Lightspeed point-of-sale software and payroll or human resources systems preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records, identify discrepancies, and assist with resolving problems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and complete assigned work with minimal supervision.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with leaders and staff across multiple properties.
• Ability to handle confidential financial, personnel, and business information with discretion.
• Positive attitude and professional conduct.

Benefits/Perks

Employer Contributions Benefits

• Golfing Privileges - Consistent with course policies
• Employee Assistant Program
• Discounted Employee Meals