Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support an organization in Portland, Oregon through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role offers Friday off for the summer! In this role, you will help manage essential receivables activity across multiple revenue sources, ensuring invoices, payments, and account records are handled accurately and on time. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys detail-oriented financial work and can maintain consistency in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage invoicing for academic charges, institutional fees, and external funding or partner-related accounts while ensuring timely and accurate billing activity.

• Record and apply incoming payments from multiple channels, including checks and wire transfers, to the correct customer or student accounts.

• Handle cash application tasks for received payments and verify that funds are posted to the proper balances.

• Prepare daily deposit documentation, reconcile posted amounts, and maintain organized records that support audit readiness.

• Enter payment and remittance information into financial systems with close attention to account allocation and accuracy.

• Produce regular reporting for electronic and wire-based receipts and complete related postings within established timelines.

• Assist with early-stage collections activity by issuing payment reminders and account correspondence as needed.

• Oversee a large portfolio of billing accounts and perform reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and keep records current.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in accounts receivable, including billing, payment posting, and account reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of cash application processes and daily cash activity tracking.
• Familiarity with collections support in a detail-focused or commercial setting.
• Ability to manage detailed data entry with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
• Experience using financial or ERP systems, including Banner, Workday ERP, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple revenue streams in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective written communication skills for reporting and account follow-up tasks.

Compensation

$26.60-$30.80 Hourly

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