Account Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Account Specialist to join a team in Salem, Oregon, supporting high‑volume accounts payable and accounts receivable work for a backlog of client reconciliations. This long‑term contract position is fully onsite and requires strong attendance and consistency in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities across a large portfolio of client accounts while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations in QuickBooks to resolve overdue balances, identify discrepancies, and bring financial records up to date.
• Review billing transactions and supporting documentation to ensure account activity is recorded correctly and consistently.
• Use Excel to organize financial data, track reconciliation progress, and support reporting needs for account status updates.
• Investigate variances between account records and source documents, then apply appropriate corrections within accounting systems.
• Maintain organized financial files and documentation so completed work can be easily reviewed and tracked.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders as needed to clarify account issues, prioritize urgent items, and keep work moving efficiently.
• Support project‑based accounting efforts tied to a high volume of unreconciled client accounts while meeting established productivity expectations.

Requirements

• Proven experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities in a detail‑focused setting.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, including experience with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Enterprise.
• Demonstrated ability to complete account reconciliations accurately and efficiently across multiple accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, organizing, and reviewing financial information.
• Familiarity with billing processes and general accounting functions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fully onsite environment.
• Reliable attendance and the ability to maintain a consistent permanent work schedule.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of financial tasks without sacrificing accuracy.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.

Schedule

Fully onsite, long‑term contract position requiring reliable attendance and a consistent work schedule.