Accounts Payable Specialist $23-27/hr

Located in Klamath Falls, OR

Salary: 23-27/hr

Accounting Specialist

Pay: $23-$27 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 32 hours per week
Temporary Assignment: Approximately 12 weeks, with potential for additional hours

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to provide accounting and administrative support for a local municipal organization. This position will primarily focus on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, while also assisting with a variety of administrative and financial tasks.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with numbers, and confident using Excel. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a variety of responsibilities and can adapt to changing priorities.

What You'll Do

• Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions
• Scan and process invoices and bills
• Perform invoice batching and coding
• Process credit card statements
• Process employee reimbursement requests
• Assist with billing and Accounts Receivable
• Process reimbursement requests related to federal and state-funded fires
• Track grants and process grant reimbursements
• Submit employee training requests
• Coordinate hotels and other travel arrangements
• Process meal per diems and registration fees
• Review and follow up on false alarm activity
• Assist with correspondence related to fire code and false alarm compliance
• Work with the Fire Marshal Department on correspondence for accounts with three or more false alarms within a six-month period
• Provide general administrative support to approximately 24 employees
• Enter, organize, and maintain financial and administrative information
• Use Excel regularly to track, organize, and review information
• Learn and work within Casselle, a software system used by municipalities
• Perform other related accounting and administrative duties as needed

What We're Looking For

• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, or Accounts Payable/Receivable experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills are required
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial information
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Professional communication skills
• Comfortable learning new software and systems
• Flexible and open-minded with a willingness to help where needed
• Ability to work independently while also supporting a team

Schedule & Hours

• Monday-Thursday
• 32 hours per week
• Schedule will be either 7:30 AM-5:00 PM or 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• There is potential for the position to increase to 40 hours per week

Assignment Details

This is a temporary position expected to last approximately 12 weeks while the current employee is on leave.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates selected for the position will be required to complete:

• Drug screening
• Criminal background check in accordance with applicable municipal ordinance requirements
• Excel/skills testing prior to being presented for the position

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work in a professional local government environment where you'll have the chance to use your accounting skills while supporting a variety of departments and responsibilities. If you are someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoys a role where every day can be a little different, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Accounting Specialist opportunity!

Ref: #KF2104

Express Office: Klamath Falls

104 North 11th Street

Klamath Falls, OR 97601