Accounting Specialist

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.
• 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.