Accounts Payable Clerk

About the Role

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a growing accounting team in Tacoma, Washington. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can manage multiple payment workflows with accuracy. The person in this role will support both vendor and carrier payables while helping maintain strong financial controls and reliable reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor and carrier invoices from receipt through payment, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Review documentation, secure appropriate approvals, and code expenses correctly in accordance with accounting policies and general ledger structure.
• Handle payment activity involving split commissions, client-related disbursements, and expenses tied to revenue-producing accounts.
• Match invoices and statements to system records, investigate inconsistencies, and resolve payment issues with vendors, carriers, and internal partners.
• Prepare, post, and maintain journal entries and supporting records to keep financial data complete and up to date.
• Reconcile statements, allocations, billing records, and other documentation to confirm accurate payable balances and payment history.
• Execute check runs and other payment processing tasks through the company’s accounting platform while tracking all related transaction details.
• Maintain electronic filing, reporting, and data management records to support audit readiness and day-to-day accounting visibility.
• Provide backup assistance to the broader accounting function, contribute to month-end close activities, and support special projects aimed at improving efficiency.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of accounts payable experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of core accounts payable procedures, including invoice review, coding, payment processing, and reconciliation.
• Understanding of chart of accounts structure and general ledger classifications such as assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses.
• Familiarity with financial reporting concepts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and trial balances.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions with strong attention to accuracy and deadlines.
• Proficiency with 10-key entry and data input tasks related to invoice and payment processing.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information professionally and maintain confidentiality.
• Comfort learning new systems and technology tools used to support accounting operations.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.