Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Clerk (Accounts Receivable) - Contract

Location: Western Suburbs of Portland, OR
Schedule: On-site, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Duration: Contract through December 31
Compensation: $23-$27 per hour

About Our Client

Our client is a growing consumer products organization with a strong e-commerce presence. They offer a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees work closely together to support business operations and customer success.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an Accounting Clerk with a focus on Accounts Receivable to support the finance team during a busy period. This role will be responsible for processing customer payments, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting deductions and returns activity, and assisting with various accounting functions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily accounts receivable processing and customer account activity
• Apply customer payments accurately and research payment discrepancies
• Collect, organize, and maintain deduction documentation
• Process deduction requests and support resolution efforts
• Monitor returns activity and maintain related records and supporting documentation
• Enter financial data into the ERP system and verify accuracy
• Assist with account reconciliations and transaction reviews
• Maintain accurate records for invoices, payments, deductions, credits, and returns
• Support customer portal activity and account maintenance
• Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve routine accounting issues
• Assist with additional accounting functions, including accounts payable support

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience with a focus on accounts receivable
• Associate degree, technical training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Experience in distribution, e-commerce, wholesale, supply chain, or similar industries preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Experience working within an ERP system
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Payment application and cash posting experience
• Accounts receivable reconciliation experience
• Experience processing deductions, credits, and returns
• Familiarity with customer portals and account management systems
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies independently

Work Environment

• Collaborative team environment with an open office layout
• Team members are focused, productive, and supportive
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of accounting functions and processes

Pay Details: $23.00 to $27.00 per hour

Search managed by: Austin Pellissier

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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