Accounting Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Salem, Oregon. This role focuses on accurate transaction processing, organized recordkeeping, and dependable support across payables, receivables, and related accounting activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable handling routine financial data, and able to work effectively in a Monday through Friday schedule with occasional overtime as business needs arise.

Responsibilities:

- Process incoming cash receipt information and enter financial data with a high level of accuracy.

- Support accounts payable tasks by reviewing, coding, and recording vendor invoices in a timely manner.

- Assist with accounts receivable activities, including applying payments and maintaining up-to-date customer account records.

- Perform billing-related work to help ensure invoices are prepared correctly and issued on schedule.

- Reconcile account activity and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.

- Enter and update accounting information in internal systems while following established procedures.

- Organize supporting documentation and maintain clear records for routine accounting transactions. Requirements - Experience working with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

- Ability to perform high-volume data entry accurately and efficiently.

- Working knowledge of billing practices and general accounting procedures.

- Experience reconciling accounts and resolving transaction discrepancies.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.

- Proficiency using accounting software and standard office applications.

- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

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