Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist
Columbia Bank · Federal Way, WA · 1 mo ago
Accounting$21–$24/hrFull-time
About the role
This role is responsible for accurately posting and reconciling payments, managing daily cash control, and ensuring all financial transactions are processed correctly and on time. The position also assists with accounts payable tasks while upholding strict compliance, confidentiality, and customer service standards. Flexibility during peak periods and readiness to handle additional responsibilities as needed are essential.
Responsibilities
- Payment Posting & Reconciliation
- Posts payments from multiple sources to lease contracts.
- Researches and resolves rejects; balances and saves daily cash control sheets.
- Uploads and reconciles LBX/APS/ACH transactions, making adjustments as needed.
- Corrects misapplied payments and processes adjustments from internal departments.
- Maintains daily reconciliations, including direct deposits, suspense, next‑day air, and pre‑payment deposits.
- Coordinates with Booking to ensure accurate and timely payment applications.
- Banking & Deposit Processing
- Manages remote bank deposits, daily file saving, and batch balancing.
- Maintains productive relationships with banking personnel for issue resolution.
- Oversees scanner maintenance and replacements as needed.
- May perform occasional in‑person bank runs for deposits.
- Accounts Payable
- Supports invoice verification, check processing, approvals, and distribution.
- Maintains FedEx supplies and account; files payable documentation.
- Works overtime during month‑end as needed and performs additional duties as assigned.
- Compliance & Customer Service
- Demonstrates compliance with Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, and other relevant regulations.
- Raises and addresses compliance issues for evaluation, investigation, and resolution.
- Provides highest level of customer service to lessees, vendors, brokers, and staff.
- May coach, mentor, or train others as a subject‑matter expert.
- Maintains regular attendance, punctuality, and a positive corporate culture.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent (required).
- Bachelor’s degree in finance and business (required).
- 3+ years of high‑volume accounts payable and accounts receivable experience (preferred).
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in managing documents and tracking information across multiple systems.
- Strong writing, editing, and grammar abilities.
- Advanced PC skills; proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to meet timelines and consistently meet deadlines.
Pay
The pay range for this role is $21.00 – $24.00 per hour. The final rate will depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying contributions.
- Employee assistance program, life insurance, and disability insurance.
- Tuition assistance and mental health resources.
- Identity theft protection and legal support.
- Auto, home, and pet insurance options.
- Access to an online discount marketplace.
- Paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays.
- Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following hire for associates working at least 30 hours per week.
Location
Fully onsite at 3455 South 344th Way, Suite 300, Federal Way, WA 98001.