Job ID: 1803361
Reference Code: LW-accounts-payable specialist
Job Summary
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a direct hire opportunity in Portland, OR. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 3 to 5 years of accounts payable experience who enjoys accuracy, organization, vendor communication, reconciliations, reimbursements, and contributing to smooth financial operations.
The Accounts Payable Specialist will support day-to-day invoice processing, payment coordination, account reconciliation, and expense tracking within a professional business services environment. This is a strong opportunity for someone who values stability, teamwork, supportive leadership, and the ability to build a long-term career path in accounting and finance.
This position offers a positive, collaborative work environment where attention to detail is valued and finance team members are supported by approachable leadership. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with internal departments and vendors, solving payment discrepancies, and helping maintain accurate financial records.
Key Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper approvals, coding, and documentation.
- Review purchase orders, vendor statements, payment records, and reimbursement requests to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Prepare and process payments, including checks, ACH, and other approved payment methods.
- Maintain vendor files, respond to vendor inquiries, and support positive vendor relationships.
- Assist with month-end close activities, including accounts payable reconciliations, accrual support, and expense reporting.
- Support compliance with internal controls, company policies, accounting procedures, and documentation standards.
Compensation and Benefits
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range: $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 per year.
- Location: Portland, OR.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable processing, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment preparation.
- Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve payment issues.
- Support month-end close activities related to accounts payable, reimbursements, reconciliations, and expense reporting.
- Maintain accurate accounts payable records and ensure compliance with accounting procedures.
- 3 to 5 years of accounts payable experience.
- Strong understanding of invoice processing, vendor management, payment processing, account reconciliation, and reimbursement processing.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work accurately in a fast-paced accounting environment.
- Professional communication skills for working with vendors, internal departments, and finance team members.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a business services or professional services environment.
- Familiarity with ERP or accounting software systems.
- Experience supporting month-end close, accruals, or 1099 reporting.
- Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.