Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an AP/AR Specialist to join our team at our Thortex location in Portland, OR. This Finance professional is responsible for managing the AP/AR function for Avalign Thortex.   What You’ll Do: Receiving and verifying invoices for requisitions for goods and services Coding and entering invoices for payment in accounting system Managing weekly check runs & positive pay uploads Preparing manual checks when required Maintaining vendor profiles Resolving account discrepancies (investigating documentation; issuing stop payments or proposing adjustments) Maintaining financial security via internal accounting controls Managing all historical records (record maintenance) Assisting with accounts payable requirements for interim and year end audit Providing support via ad hoc projects as needed Applying cash receipts to customers’ accounts Sending open A/R statements to all customers Monitoring and managing the escalation process of customers whose accounts are past due with written and oral communication, collections & holds Preparing reports of all aged AR at month end and for any given period Organizing and filing all Accounts Receivable related documentation (record maintenance) Assisting with accounts receivable requirements for interim and year end audit Providing support via ad hoc projects as needed Preparing accounts receivable reconciliation and aging Preparing accounts payable and accounts receivable analysis Assisting management in various adhoc requests (audit, year-end, etc.) What You Won’t Do: Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn Get bored – we make custom products, so no day is the same Feel like a number – we’re a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs Who You Are: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts Accept assignments with open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented attitudes Able to plan and execute plans across teams Effective communicator, both written and verbal What You’ll Need: High School Diploma or GED 4 years of accounts payable and accounts receivable experience Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with external customers and internally across departments Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principals including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and federal and state financial regulations Strong computer skills, high proficiency in MS Office Suite – especially Excel Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner Ability to manage several projects at a time Strong analytical and technical skills Experience with Epicore a plus