Accounting Specialist
| Category: | Clerical - Other |
| Location: | Salem, OR 97305 |
| Pay: | $23.00 Hourly |
| Posted: | 1 week ago |
| Status: | Open |
Description
Accounting Specialist
Accounting support role handling invoicing, payments, collections, and AP/AR functions in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Company Profile
A premier distributor of industrial fasteners and construction materials for the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.
What's in it for you?
Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:
- Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
- Holiday Pay
- Teladoc (online care)
- Referral Bonus Incentive
- Weekly Pay
- 401k
- And More!
Accounting Specialist Details:
Temp-to-Hire position- $
23.00 to $ 27.00 / hour Full Time work availableFirst Shift ( Monday throughFriday from 08:00am to05:00pm )
- Generate and send customer invoices accurately and on time; ensure required documentation is included.
- Monitor AR aging; follow up on past-due balances with professional, consistent communication and clear documentation of outreach.
- Process incoming payments (check, ACH, credit card) and apply payments accurately to customer accounts.
- Research and help resolve billing discrepancies; coordinate with Sales/Customer Service to correct issues and protect customer relationships.
- Prepare customer statements, credit memos, and account reconciliations as needed.
- Assist with customer account onboarding and setup; maintain accurate customer files and contact information.
Accounting Specialist Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general accounting; AR experience strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks (or similar accounting/ERP system) and Microsoft Excel; comfortable producing basic AR/AP reporting.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Professional communication skills; able to work effectively with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). Core Competencies
- Applicant may be subject to a background check
- Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment
*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.
How to Apply:
Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!
Albany, OR
3515 Pacific Blvd. SW
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 928-7093
Albany.OR@elwoodstaffing.com
Qualifications
*See above for qualifications
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