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Robert Half
Accounting Specialist
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What they do
An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$49,725 / year median in Oregon
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is searching for an Accounting Specialist to support core accounting and employee administration functions near Lake Oswego, Oregon. This role oversees vendor payments, payroll coordination, and benefits support with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information while balancing multiple deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the full accounts payable cycle by reviewing invoices, confirming supporting documentation, and scheduling payments within required timelines.
- Reconcile supplier statements, investigate payment variances, and maintain complete vendor files including tax forms and remittance details.
- Execute recurring payroll processing, validate time and earnings data, and confirm deductions, withholdings, and direct deposit information are correct.
- Update payroll records for new employees, status changes, terminations, garnishments, and other employee-related adjustments.
- Prepare payroll and accounts payable reports, assist with account reconciliations, and contribute to month-end and year-end close activities.
- Administer employee benefit programs by coordinating enrollments, qualifying life event changes, open enrollment tasks, and ongoing record maintenance.
- Review benefit invoices and carrier statements, resolve billing or eligibility issues with providers, and support leave-related administration as needed.
- Respond to employee and vendor questions in a detail-focused manner while ensuring adherence to company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.