Part-Time Reconciliation Office Generalist

Part-Time Reconciliation Office Generalist

Portland, OR

Powell's Books, the nation's top independent bookseller, is looking for a Part-Time Reconciliation Office Generalist.

The Part-Time Reconciliation Office Generalist is responsible for all activities related to the receipt & processing of sales transactions for all retail locations. These activities include balancing tills, preparing bank deposits, and producing financial reports.

Powell’s Books is known worldwide as a premier independent bookstore and an icon in the Portland community. We’re committed to fostering a culture and environment of inclusion, empowerment, and respect – a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day.

• Substantial employee discount that is also available to your significant other, children, parents, and siblings
• Book borrowing privileges

Pay: $18.50 per hour, or more, depending on experience, for a 20-hour workweek.

Schedule: Mon & Tue OFF, Wed - Sun 8:30am - 12:30pm

Additional Information: Please include a cover letter with a brief description of relevant skills and experience and the reason why you’re interested in the position.

Closing Date: Sunday, June 21st, 2026

Position Title: Part-Time Reconciliation Office Generalist
Location: Burnside
Group: B
Date: Sept 2022

Position Summary:
The Part-Time Reconciliation Office Generalist is responsible for all activities related to the receipt & processing of all retail locations sales transactions. These activities include balancing tills, preparing bank deposits, producing financial reports. Individuals in this position possess an understanding of specific reconciliation office procedures. The Reconciliation Office Generalist participates in communication & implementation of reconciliation office procedures. Reports to Corporate Reconciliation Office Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Reconciles or oversees daily sales receipts and end of day summary for all retail locations.
• Prepares daily bank deposits for all retail locations and accounting.
• Maintains inventory of Powell’s cards & UBB checks.
• Shares responsibility for communicating Reconciliation office procedures, standards, and controls.
• Ensures security of cash-on-hand & daily revenues.
• Provides spreadsheet & reporting as needed.
• Assists in training and orientation of new reconciliation office staff.
• Assists with Loss Prevention Analysis as required.
• Provides back-up support in other accounting department functions.
• Participates in section shelving when not involved in reconciliation tasks; upholds Powell’s shelving and visual presentation standards, as well as productivity expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Demonstrated problem-solving, judgment and decision-making skills.
• Experience reconciling tills/cash drawers or equivalent experience.
• Strong math skills and strict attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills and thorough understanding of POS system and procedures. Preferred
• Excel or other spreadsheet experience strongly preferred.
• Absolute ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks & priorities with a heightened sensibility to deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and a proven ability to perform duties in an efficient and consistent manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Satisfactory results from criminal background check.
• Love of books and reading.
• Physical requirements – Group U.