Accounting Specialist in The Dalles, Oregon - #73693 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 73693

Accounting Specialist
Our client is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to provide accounting, financial, and administrative support within a busy department. The ideal candidate is a dependable, service-minded professional who can balance competing priorities, maintain accurate records, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and take initiative to keep daily operations running smoothly.

This role is on-site in The Dalles, Oregon.

Accounting Specialist Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, review and code invoices, reconcile purchasing transactions, and maintain accurate accounts payable documentation.
• Assist with departmental budget preparation, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and contract payment monitoring.
• Maintain accounting, purchasing, and inventory records while supporting periodic audits and financial reconciliations.
• Support utility billing activities, including data entry, account adjustments, consumption tracking, and exception reporting.
• Provide general administrative and customer service support, including answering inquiries, preparing work orders, coordinating supplies, and maintaining departmental records.

Accounting Specialist Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or a related field preferred, or at least five years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and budget tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, along with computerized accounting and recordkeeping systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
• Professional communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently, collaborate across departments, and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Salary: $57K-$68K/year. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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