Accounting Specialist

Company: Robert Half Accountemps
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Description Are you looking for employment as an Accounting Specialist at an organization that is admired within the industry? Robert Half has an employment opportunity for a candidate seeking an Accounting Specialist position at a department in need of support. The Accounting Specialist tasks will consist of matching invoices to purchase orders/ vouchers, data entry, and assisting with Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R). We offer a dynamic, team-oriented workspace, great benefits, and future career advancement opportunity. This is a short-term contract / temporary position located in the Portland, Oregon area, but there is an opportunity for a permanent home! Recent college graduates and entry level accounting professionals are encouraged to apply!Key responsibilities- Aid Accounts Payable: A/P invoice matching & filing, vendor invoices and disbursement filing- Submit financial figures to journals and ledgers- Arrange documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of expenditure codes and accounting codes- Reconcile discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required- General accounting: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects- Prepare statements and reports that require utilization of a variety of sources- Collaborate with Accounts Receivable: process daily invoices/credit, apply cash receipt, and help with collection of past due balancePlease apply online or contact Jake Ovgard at 503-222-9778 for immediate consideration! Requirements - Ability to multitask and communicate well with individuals of all backgrounds- Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP)- Foundational knowledge in Expense Reimbursements- Microsoft Excel experience- Payments Reconciliation experience highly desired- Check Runs experience preferred- AA or BS/BA in Accounting or related field preferred- Excellent data entry skills- Spreadsheet and ERP system experience preferred Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information. - 2022 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use) .

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