Accounting Specialist

Robert Half • Portland, OR • 5h ago

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our client in Portland, Oregon on a Contract basis. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations with a strong emphasis on accounts payable accuracy, vendor communication, and timely transaction processing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in NetSuite, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining organized financial records.

Responsibilities:

Process vendor invoices in NetSuite, ensuring each entry is recorded accurately with the correct general ledger coding, dates, terms, and payment details.

Verify that required purchasing documentation, including purchase orders and receipt records, is complete before invoices are finalized.

Communicate with vendors to obtain outstanding invoices related to received goods, recurring charges, service fees, and utility expenses.

Review landed cost activity tied to work-in-progress inventory to confirm freight and related inbound charges are captured appropriately.

Audit, code, and record corporate credit card activity while gathering supporting receipts and allocation details from cardholders.

Prepare monthly employee reimbursement entries and confirm all pending submissions are collected for timely processing.

Maintain vendor information and keep records aligned with the AP automation platform

Perform recurring reviews of accounts payable activity to identify missing items, resolve discrepancies, and support transaction completeness.

Monitor shared accounting inboxes daily, respond promptly to vendor questions, and direct messages to the appropriate team members when needed.

Provide general administrative and operational support to the accounting team as priorities shift.

Requirements

Experience supporting accounts payable and broader accounting operations in a detail-focused business environment.

Proficiency with NetSuite or similar ERP system, including invoice entry, coding, and transaction posting.

Working knowledge of billing processes, account reconciliation, and financial record maintenance.

Ability to review documentation carefully and ensure accuracy across invoices, expenses, and vendor records.

Strong written communication skills for responding to vendors and coordinating with internal stakeholders.

Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and handle a steady volume of transactions.

Familiarity with accounts receivable and other general accounting functions is preferred.

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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