Powell's is a unique place to work that's a lot of fun and offers a competitive benefits package. Also, we are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital or veteran status, union activity, physical or mental disability, on-the-job injuries, age, or any status otherwise protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, unless it is a bona fide occupational requirement reasonably necessary to its operations. Whew!
That said, below are the current job openings at Powell's. If you don't see any listed, that means we have no openings at the moment, but please keep checking back as things open up all the time.
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- Title: Payroll and Accounting Department Specialist
Job description:
Powell's Books, the nation's top independent
bookseller, is looking for a full-time Payroll
and Accounting Department Specialist to provide
vital reinforcement to full-cycle payroll and
high volume A/P and A/R processes. This position
will include regular payroll duties as well as
acting as a full back up to the Payroll
Administrator in processing bi-weekly,
multi-location payroll for 500+ employees. The
position also includes regular duties in
supporting our A/P and A/R departments.
Successful candidate must have experience
processing payroll for 150+ employees. ADP (PC
Payroll and HR Perspective) or equivalent and
automated time and attendance system (Kronos,
E-Time) experience desired. Solid understanding
and experience of employment laws and regulations
required. Demonstrated, good working knowledge
of accounting principles required. Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills with a
strong commitment to teamwork as well as the
ability to work independently required. The
successful candidate must encompass immense
flexibility to work in an interdepartmental and
ever changing environment.
The starting wage range for this position is $15
- $17 per hour. We also offer a full benefits
package (health care, childcare, education
assistance, 401k, generous earned leave, etc),
and generous employee discounts.
To apply, please submit a Powell's job
application (can be downloaded from the
employment section of our website www.powells.com
or picked up at any Powell's Books location),
cover letter, and resume to the following
address: Powell's Corporate Offices c/o
Employment Coordinator, 7 NW 9th Ave., Portland,
OR 97209. If you prefer to fax these materials,
the fax number is 503-802-0548. No phone calls,
please.
- Title: Entry-level Bookseller - Rose Room
Job description:
Powell's Books, the nation's top independent
bookseller, is looking for a full-time
Entry-level Bookseller at our Burnside store.
Rose Room - Science & Leisure Team
Must have retail experience, enjoy working with
people, and have an enthusiasm for books and
bookselling. Schedules will include closing
shifts and weekends. Wage range is $9.04 - $10.77
per hour. We also offer a generous benefits
package and employee discounts.
Pick up a Powell's application on the fourth
floor of the City of Books (10th & Burnside) or
download an application from our website -
www.powells.com. You must submit a cover letter,
resume, and application. If you applied for the
previous posting (closing date April 27th) please
do not submit another application. We will be
considering all previous applications. You may
submit these materials: in person at the fourth
floor desk, c/o Employment Coordinator via mail
(7 NW 9th Ave., Portland, OR, 97209) or via FAX
(503.802.0548). No phone calls, please. All
applications must be received by 4PM on May 11th.
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Title: Temporary - Entry-level RDC - Hoyt Warehouse
Job description:
Powell's Books, the nation's top independent
bookseller, is looking to fill temporary
entry-level positions in our Retail Distribution
Center at the Hoyt Warehouse.
Previous receiving & data entry experience
preferred. This position also requires excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, the
ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks,
and the ability to work independently as well as
part of a team.
Schedule will be Monday - Friday, 9AM-5PM. Wage
range is $9.04 - $10.77/hour. We also offer a
generous benefits package including employee
discounts.
To apply, pick up an application at any Powell's
location or download the application from our
website - www.powells.com - and turn it in to the
Burnside store (10th & W. Burnside, 4th floor) or
fax it (503-827-7662). No phone calls, please.
The closing date for this position is May 18th at
4 p.m.
- Title: Temporary Full-time Cashiers
Job description:
Powell's Books, the nation's top independent
bookseller, is looking for temporary full-time
entry-level booksellers at our Cedar Hills
location. The primary duty will be cashiering.
Must have experience with high-volume cashiering,
enjoy working with people, and have an enthusiasm
for books and bookselling.
Schedules will be full-time and will include
evenings and weekends. Wage is $9.04/hr. We
offer generous employee discounts. Positions are
expected to last, as needed, into September.
Pick up a Powell's application on the fourth
floor of the City of Books (10th & Burnside) or
download an application from our website -
www.powells.com. You may submit your completed
application at the Cedar Hills location. You may
also submit your application via mail (3415 SW
Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, OR 97005) or via
FAX (503.641.1554). No phone calls, please. All
applications must be received by 4PM on May 12th.
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