Accounting Coordinator Portland

Accounting Payment Coordinator

We are looking for an Accounting Payment Coordinator to join our client in Milwaukie, Oregon in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position focuses on supporting secure, accurate, and timely electronic payment activity while helping maintain reliable financial records and banking coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage recurring transactions in a fast-moving accounting environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day handling of electronic payment activity, including transfers, direct deposits, and related disbursement transactions, to ensure funds move correctly and on time.
• Examine payment requests for completeness, accuracy, and required approvals before processing.
• Update and maintain banking details and payment instructions for vendors, customers, and employees with a high level of accuracy.
• Match electronic payment activity to bank records and internal accounting data, identifying and correcting discrepancies when needed.
• Investigate rejected payments, exceptions, and transaction issues, working with internal teams and banking partners to bring items to resolution.
• Produce routine payment and reconciliation reports for daily, weekly, and monthly review.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Treasury functions to support efficient payment operations across the organization.
• Help strengthen payment controls by monitoring for unusual activity, protecting sensitive financial information, and supporting audit documentation requests.
• Contribute to process improvements by recommending workflow enhancements and assisting with testing for banking or payment platforms when needed.