Accountant / Credit & Collections Specialist

Bridget Killen with Robert Half is partnering with an employer in Grants Pass, Oregon to hire a General Ledger Accountant / Credit & Collections Specialist.

This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working across both core accounting functions and customer-facing receivables and collections activities. The right candidate will bring strong general ledger experience, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to manage credit and collections processes effectively.

Position Summary

The General Ledger Accountant / Credit & Collections Specialist will support the company’s financial operations through general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, reporting support, month-end close participation, and oversight of credit and collections activity. This role will also help maintain accurate customer account records and contribute to continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting activities, including cost accounting support and related financial tasks.
• Analyze monthly financial reports to ensure balances and results are complete, accurate, and properly recorded.
• Oversee general ledger activity and prepare journal entries to support routine and month-end accounting needs.
• Create and maintain account records, complete reconciliations, and assist with monthly close procedures.
• Post daily customer payments and ensure cash receipts are recorded accurately and timely.
• Review and reconcile disbursement activity, customer balances, and other key financial accounts.
• Support accounts receivable follow-up efforts and help resolve outstanding account issues.
• Prepare documentation and account schedules needed for annual audit requests and auditor review.
• Partner with external software support teams to maintain accounting system functionality and suggest process or system improvements.
• Track fixed assets and maintain depreciation schedules and supporting records.
• Remain up to date on accounting standards, practices, and internal procedures.
• Evaluate new customer credit requests and determine appropriate account terms and credit exposure.
• Review receivables aging to identify overdue balances and accounts requiring attention.
• Communicate with customers regarding past-due invoices through phone and email outreach.
• Investigate and address invoice concerns, account discrepancies, and credit-related questions.
• Apply incoming payments, update account activity, and administer credit restrictions when necessary.

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please reach out to Bridget Killen directly or apply online today!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• At least three years of accounting experience in a related role.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, cost accounting, and accounts receivable processes.
• Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles and prepare accurate financial and tax-related reports.
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• High level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Sheets or similar spreadsheet tools, and accounting software.

Compensation

$65,000.00-$72,000.00 Yearly

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