Accounting Coordinator

Robert Half • Milwaukie, OR • 3h ago

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Payment Coordinator to join our client in Milwaukie, Oregon in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position focuses on supporting secure, accurate, and timely electronic payment activity while helping maintain reliable financial records and banking coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage recurring transactions in a fast-moving accounting environment.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day handling of electronic payment activity, including transfers, direct deposits, and related disbursement transactions, to ensure funds move correctly and on time.

Examine payment requests for completeness, accuracy, and required approvals before processing.

Update and maintain banking details and payment instructions for vendors, customers, and employees with a high level of accuracy.

Match electronic payment activity to bank records and internal accounting data, identifying and correcting discrepancies when needed.

Investigate rejected payments, exceptions, and transaction issues, working with internal teams and banking partners to bring items to resolution.

Produce routine payment and reconciliation reports for daily, weekly, and monthly review.

Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Treasury functions to support efficient payment operations across the organization.

Help strengthen payment controls by monitoring for unusual activity, protecting sensitive financial information, and supporting audit documentation requests.

Contribute to process improvements by recommending workflow enhancements and assisting with testing for banking or payment platforms when neede

Requirements - At least 1 year of experience in accounting, banking operations, payment processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, or a related finance function.

Working knowledge of electronic payments, wire activity, reconciliations, and transaction review procedures.

Experience using Microsoft Excel and Outlook, along with confidence working in financial or accounting software such as QuickBooks.

Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and accurate data entry practices.

Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and a consistent focus on data accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Clear communication skills and the ability to respond effectively to payment-related questions from internal and external contacts.

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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