Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is searching for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a wholesale distribution organization in Oregon City, Oregon. This position supports core accounting operations by managing incoming payments, preparing billing records, and maintaining accurate financial documentation across daily transactions. The role works closely with accounting, sales, and operations teams to resolve discrepancies, support vendor and customer activity, and help keep reporting and records current.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain accounts receivable activity by posting customer payments, recording check and wire deposits, and updating financial records each day.

- Prepare invoices and billing documents while coordinating with sales, shipping, and receiving teams to confirm charges and supporting details.

- Follow up on outstanding customer balances and perform commercial collections activities to improve payment timeliness and account accuracy.

- Review inventory and repack-related reports, reconcile data in the accounting system, and work with operational teams to investigate and correct variances.

- Process accounts payable support tasks by gathering vendor bills, matching documentation to purchase orders, and entering validated information into accounting records.

- Examine vendor statements against internal records, identify discrepancies, and assist with issue resolution to ensure complete and accurate payables.

- Prepare payment batches and check runs, assemble supporting reports, obtain approvals, and coordinate distribution of signed payments.

- Reconcile credit card activity with receipts and maintain organized digital and physical accounting documentation through scanning and filing.

- Monitor incoming mail and financial correspondence, route documents appropriately, and support import-related accounting entries and reporting as needed.

Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order:

Requirements - Experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash application, or related accounting support work.

- Working knowledge of commercial collections and customer payment follow-up procedures.

- Ability to reconcile transactions, identify discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.

- Familiarity with accounts payable processes, purchase order matching, and vendor statement review.

- Proficiency using accounting software and spreadsheets to enter, track, and verify data.

- Understanding of inventory-related accounting or operational reporting in a distribution environment.

- Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage recurring daily and weekly deadlines.

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