Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for an organization in Vancouver, Washington. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing accounting accuracy with responsive communication across customers and internal teams. The role will contribute to billing, cash application follow-up, account maintenance, and broader accounting support while helping keep financial processes organized and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Manage invoicing activities and monitor incoming payments to help maintain accurate accounts receivable records.

• Prepare and post routine journal entries while assisting with reconciliation work across key accounts.

• Respond to questions from clients, lending partners, and field personnel regarding balances, payment activity, and account details.

• Proactively contact customers about past-due amounts and unresolved balances, including occasional outbound collection-related calls.

• Coordinate with accounts payable staff, receivables personnel, and accounting leadership to support efficient financial workflows.

• Provide general accounting and administrative assistance as needed to help the department meet daily operational priorities.n

• At least 2 years of experience in an accounting support or accounting specialist role.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable, billing processes, and basic accounts payable functions.
• Experience preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, lenders, field teams, and internal accounting stakeholders.
• Comfortable following up on outstanding balances and handling occasional outbound calls regarding payment status.
• Proficiency with core accounting functions and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.