Accounting Specialist

⭐HIRING! Seeking A Talented Accounting Specialist!⭐

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team in a contract-to-hire position. The role involves managing and recording payments, maintaining customer accounts, and supporting our client's records.

Responsibilities

+ Manage all payment cycle activities using Quick Books in a timely and efficient manner.

+ Track all payments, expenditures, sales orders, invoices, and statements primarily through Quick Books.

+ Send invoices via mail, email, and fax.

+ Post payments to invoices and make deposits, occasionally requiring driving to a local bank.

+ Process checks via scanner and prepare A/R aging reports for management.

+ Send A/R aging reports to customers and prepare end-of-month A/R reports.

+ Follow up with customers for payments in arrears and act as a backup for the scale office and A/P clerk.

+ Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.

+ Update receivables by totaling unpaid invoices and resolve deductions by entering adjusting entries.

+ Summarize receivables by maintaining invoice accounts and preparing reports.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in Quick Books for all functions related to AP and AR, including invoicing.

+ 2-3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) and familiarity with Accounts Payable (AP).

+ Ability to process at least 15+ invoices daily.

+ Advanced communication skills for interacting with customers and vendors.

+ Mid-level proficiency in Excel.

+ Customer service skills for soft collections and reminders of past due payments.

Work Environment

The work environment is an industrial metal recycling plant that values traditional work ethics, positive attitude, and punctuality. The office offers a pet-friendly environment and emphasizes a collaborative team spirit. Enjoy perks such as paid parking, cell phone reimbursement, and a tuition reimbursement program for CPA/EA exams and continuing education.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hillsboro, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hillsboro,OR.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.