Accounting Specialist

Location: Portland

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join a dynamic manufacturing company in Milwaukie, Oregon. In this long-term contract role, you will play a pivotal part in managing essential accounting functions and ensuring financial accuracy. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who thrive in detail-oriented environments and are ready to make an impact.

Responsibilities:

- Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice entry, general ledger coding, matching, deposits, and conducting weekly check runs.

- Process payments efficiently, post invoices to the balance sheet, and oversee daily cash activity.

- Assist with intercompany accounting tasks and ensure inventory entries are accurately recorded.

- Maintain and update financial records using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.

- Conduct account reconciliations to ensure financial data integrity.

- Support billing operations and ensure timely and accurate invoicing.

- Contribute to overall accounting functions, ensuring compliance with company standards and procedures.

- Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records to maintain accuracy. Requirements - Proficiency in accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.

- Strong knowledge of billing functions and account reconciliation.

- Demonstrated expertise in general accounting practices.

- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar accounting software.

- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

- Ability to handle intercompany accounting and inventory entry tasks effectively.

- Solid understanding of financial reporting and accuracy.

- Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies.

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