Job ID: 1789028
Reference Code: AJ-Accounts-Payable Specialist
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a direct hire opportunity in Kent, WA. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys accuracy, organization, vendor communication, and supporting a high-functioning finance team.
The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in processing invoices, maintaining vendor records, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring company obligations are paid accurately and on time. This position offers a stable full-time opportunity with competitive compensation, benefits, and room for professional growth.
This is a great fit for someone who values a collaborative accounting environment, supportive leadership, clear processes, and the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement within the accounts payable function.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, verify, code, and process vendor invoices in accordance with company policies.
- Match invoices to purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
- Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve payment or account issues.
- Maintain accurate vendor records, including tax documentation and payment information.
- Support month-end close activities, audits, account reconciliations, accruals, and accounts payable reporting needs.
Compensation and Benefits
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Pay range: $25 to $35 per hour.
- Full-time schedule.
- Additional hours may be required during month-end close or peak processing periods.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive compensation.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Process vendor invoices, payments, reconciliations, and accounts payable documentation.
- Support weekly payment runs, vendor communication, and discrepancy resolution.
- Assist with month-end close, accruals, reconciliations, and audit documentation.
- Maintain accurate accounts payable records and help improve AP processes.
- 3 to 5 years of accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles.
- Experience reviewing invoices, matching purchase orders, coding expenses, and processing payments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and customer service skills for working with vendors and internal teams.
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift and move office materials up to 20 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Experience processing high-volume invoices.
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting month-end close activities.
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, construction, or professional services environments.