AP Accountant

We are looking for an AP Accountant to join our client's team in Lake Oswego, Oregon, where this Long-term Contract opportunity will provide essential accounting support during a period of sustained activity and growth. The role focuses on keeping payables operations running smoothly while contributing to broader accounting tasks and project-based initiatives. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, maintains strong accuracy, and brings a practical approach to improving day-to-day processes.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a large volume of invoice and payment activity, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and within required timelines.

• Manage the accounts payable communications queue, respond to inquiries promptly, and resolve discrepancies with internal and external contacts.

• Assist in tracking and reviewing expenditures to support expense visibility and control.

• Work closely with accounting leadership to refine workflows, strengthen efficiency, and support continuous process enhancements.

• Prepare journal entries and contribute to general ledger activities as part of ongoing accounting operations.

• Support special assignments driven by increased business demands, shifting priorities, and departmental growth.

• Contribute to project-based accounting work, including responsibilities connected to construction loan draw schedules.

• Provide dependable support during month-end close, including flexibility to work additional hours when needed.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated background in accounts payable supported by a strong understanding of core accounting principles.

• Ability to succeed in a high-volume setting and become productive quickly with limited ramp-up time.

• Experience managing competing deadlines while adjusting effectively to changing business needs.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on identifying better ways to complete work.

• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and supporting general ledger processes.

• Prior experience using NetSuite is strongly preferred.

Compensation

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