Accounts Payable Clerk|Contingent Assignment|Union

About the Role

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy team in Portland, Oregon on a long-term contract assignment. This hybrid position requires on-site attendance two days per week and offers the opportunity to support high-volume payment operations in a shared services setting.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming invoices for completeness, proper coding, and required approvals before processing payments.
• Perform two-way and three-way matching to confirm invoices align with purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile accounts payable records, research inconsistencies, and make needed corrections to maintain accurate financial data.
• Partner with vendors and internal departments to resolve billing questions, purchase order issues, and payment discrepancies.
• Prioritize invoice flow to support on-time disbursements and help maximize early payment discount opportunities.
• Contribute to month-end close by assisting with accruals, account reviews, and other accounts payable reporting tasks.
• Provide accounts payable support across multiple business entities within a shared services environment.
• Work closely with purchasing and receiving teams to ensure transaction records are complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Step in as needed to provide coverage for teammates and help maintain departmental continuity during busy periods.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or general accounting work is preferred.
• Understanding of core accounting concepts, including debits, credits, and standard accounts payable workflows.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP platform for invoice entry and payment processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working within digital filing and recordkeeping systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced finance environment.
• Effective communication skills and a detail-focused approach when interacting with vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy during month-end close and other peak periods.

Benefits

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

This is a contract/temporary position. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.