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AP/AR Specialist

Job ID: 1798051
Reference Code: MB-AP/AR-Specialist

  • $52,000 to $62,400
  • Seattle, 98103

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced AP/AR Specialist for an opportunity near Seattle, WA. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience who enjoys high-volume transaction processing, account reconciliation, and professional communication with customers and vendors.

The AP/AR Specialist will support daily financial operations by processing invoices, applying payments, resolving discrepancies, maintaining accurate account records, and assisting with reporting and month-end activities. This opportunity offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where accuracy, accountability, and teamwork are valued.

This is a strong fit for someone looking to build a long-term career path with a growing team. The environment offers supportive leadership, positive teamwork, and the opportunity to contribute directly to efficient accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Process high-volume vendor invoices, verify approvals, code expenses, match purchase orders, and prepare check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
- Generate customer invoices, apply payments, reconcile customer accounts, and monitor outstanding balances.
- Research and resolve invoice, billing, payment, and account discrepancies by partnering with internal teams, customers, and vendors.
- Maintain accurate vendor and customer records, payment histories, account documentation, and financial files.
- Serve as a professional point of contact for billing, payment, invoice, and account status inquiries.
- Prepare AP, AR, aging, payment activity, and reconciliation reports while assisting with month-end close and audit support as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range provided: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.
- Employment type: Temp-to-hire.
- Location: Seattle, WA.



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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Process vendor invoices, payments, purchase order matching, and expense coding in a high-volume accounting environment.
- Manage customer invoicing, payment application, account reconciliation, and collections-related follow-up.
- Research and resolve AP and AR discrepancies with customers, vendors, and internal departments.
- Support reporting, account maintenance, month-end close, and audit documentation.

- 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or a combined AP/AR accounting support role.
- Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment application, account reconciliation, and financial recordkeeping.
- Ability to work accurately with high-volume transactions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional communication skills for interacting with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, follow-through, and accountability.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting month-end close, audit preparation, or aging reports.
- Experience with ACH payments, wire transfers, check runs, and purchase order matching.
- Prior experience in a temp-to-hire, staffing, or high-volume business environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify process improvements in AP and AR workflows.

AppleOne Representative Contact Info

Account Executive:
Margaret
Branch Phone:
Location:
Bellevue, WA