Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Location: NW Portland
Salary: $52,000 - $56,160

This position serves as a core foundational role within the finance department of an established, multi-location organization. As the Accounting Specialist, you will handle day-to-day corporate accounts payable functions, including multi-site reporting, invoice entry, and vendor reconciliations. This on-site role is an exceptional entry point for a dedicated professional looking to establish a long-term career with a stable, growing enterprise that has a strong history of promoting from within.

The team is looking for a grounded, detailed individual who carries themselves with a steady energy and possesses a strong natural desire to broaden their accounting knowledge. You will play a vital part in maintaining the financial integrity of vendor relations by ensuring all payments align perfectly with credit terms, while supporting general ledger entries and month-end closing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

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• Invoice & Statement Management: Process and enter high-volume vendor invoices and statements accurately across multiple operational locations.
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• Disbursement Oversight: Manage and pay corporate invoices in strict accordance with established vendor credit terms.
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• Vendor Relations: Correspond professionally with external vendors to address inquiries, clarify billing, and resolve discrepancies.
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• Account Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of vendor accounts to ensure ledger accuracy.
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• General Ledger Support: Prepare and post routine journal entries to support the corporate accounting system.
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• Month-End Processes: Assist the finance team with month-end closing procedures and financial reporting tasks.
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• Records Maintenance: File financial documents and maintain electronic records in an accurate, secure, and timely manner.
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• Cross-Functional Assistance: Provide ad hoc support to other areas of the accounting department as operational needs arise.
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Requirements

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• A foundational knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, and core GAAP concepts.
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• 1+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
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• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to plan, prioritize, and complete assignments within critical deadlines.
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• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy while managing multiple transactional tasks.
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• Strong communication, customer service, and teamwork skills for engaging with internal departments and external vendors.
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• A proactive, grounded work ethic with a genuine desire to continuously develop new professional skills.
  
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Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.

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