Accounting & Reporting Specialist

Description

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented accounting specialist to join a client in SE Oregon in a contract capacity with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment and brings strong experience across reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial reporting. The role calls for advanced spreadsheet skills, sound judgment with exceptions handling, and the ability to work accurately under daily deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Produce and distribute a high volume of financial reports each day while maintaining accuracy and meeting time-sensitive service expectations.

• Reconcile incoming funds, match reporting activity, and investigate variances, credits, and other irregular items across a large portfolio of accounts.

• Process, release, and print payments according to customer-specific requirements and established internal controls.

• Review and resolve payment exceptions, monitor held transactions, and ensure issues are documented and addressed promptly.

• Manage recurring daily and weekly accounting activities with a focus on timely completion and consistent attention to detail.

• Analyze large data sets in Excel and other reporting tools to identify anomalies, support account research, and improve reporting quality.

• Develop and refine standard operating procedures to strengthen reporting workflows, communication practices, and overall operational efficiency.

• Progress from assigned account groups into more complex account responsibilities as proficiency and subject matter knowledge increase.

Requirements

• Background in full-cycle accounting with hands-on experience in both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.

• Proven ability to perform account reconciliations and conduct AR or credit-related analysis in a high-volume setting.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including working extensively in spreadsheets for analysis, reporting, and documentation.

• Strong aptitude for learning systems quickly and navigating multiple databases, applications, and reporting environments with confidence.

• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and consistently meet tight deadlines.

• Effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, take corrective action, and communicate updates clearly in writing.

• Reliable attendance and the ability to collaborate productively within a team-oriented work environment.

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.

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