Accounting Specialist (AP / AR) in Portland, Oregon - #67788 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 67788

Accounting Specialist (AP/AR)
Our local Portland client seeks a driven Accounting Specialist who wants to grow with their team! This role will handle day to day AP and AR functions while training to become the organization’s Office Manager, taking on full-cycle accounting duties, as well as payroll and HR responsibilities. The ideal candidate is reliable, personable, and enjoys working with a close-knit group.

This role will be working fully onsite in Portland, Oregon.

Accounting Specialist Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Maintain general ledger ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Research and resolve transactional discrepancies.
• Prepare invoices, checks, and wire transfers.
• Respond to vendor and customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Assist with compiling and preparing title documentation for external parties.
• Receive training and apply learned concepts to handle full-cycle accounting, payroll, and HR functions.

Accounting Specialist Qualifications 

• Prior experience in dealership, automotive, property management, or related industry required.
• At least 2 years of accounts payable (AP) experience; exposure to AR a plus.
• Desire to grow in responsibilities relating to accounting, payroll, and HR.
• Ability to take direction and apply learnings with minimal supervision once trained. 
• Intermediate to advanced QuickBooks and Excel skills required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and takes pride in customer service approach.
• Deadline-driven with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exposure to processing receivables (AR) and/or payroll is a plus.

Compensation: $26-$29/hr. (DOE)
 

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, hearing, and 401k with employer match.

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