Jobs · Accounting · Washington

Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter · Seattle, WA · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$34–$37/hrContract

About the role

Our client in the Seattle, WA location is currently hiring for an Accounts Payable Specialist. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will have experience managing full-cycle accounts payable in a high-volume environment, processing 200+ invoices per week, and working with modern ERP and expense management systems including NetSuite, Tipalti, and/or Ramp.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including high-volume invoice processing and vendor payments
  • Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
  • Process approximately 200-250 invoices per week while maintaining accuracy and timeliness
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Inventory Management, and Receiving teams to resolve discrepancies and payment issues
  • Maintain vendor records and positive vendor relationships
  • Identify root causes of payment delays or errors and implement corrective actions
  • Support corporate credit card administration, including card setup, statement reconciliation, and fraud monitoring
  • Assist with travel and expense management processes, approvals, and payment execution
  • Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations related to accounts payable and accruals
  • Support audit activities by providing documentation and responding to accounting inquiries
  • Assist with annual 1099 preparation and compliance-related activities
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience managing end-to-end accounts payable processes
  • Experience with high-volume invoice processing environments (200+ invoices weekly)
  • Strong knowledge of three-way matching and purchase order processing
  • Experience using NetSuite or comparable ERP systems
  • Hands-on experience with Tipalti and/or Ramp required
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills for data entry, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Experience with vendor maintenance, invoice processing, and payment execution
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines

Disqualifiers

  • Less than 3 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience
  • No high-volume invoice processing experience
  • No experience with ERP accounting systems
  • No experience with Tipalti or Ramp
  • Limited experience with three-way matching processes
  • Frequent job changes without demonstrated tenure progression

Employee Value Proposition

  • Opportunity to join a growing, technology-driven organization with modern accounting systems and processes
  • Exposure to NetSuite, Tipalti, Ramp, and other leading financial platforms
  • Collaborative and fast-paced environment with opportunities to contribute process improvements
  • Comprehensive benefits package including: 13 company holidays, 31 days of PTO (vacation and sick time), up to 5% employer 401(k) contribution match, equity plan available to employees, parental leave, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short-term and long-term disability coverage, monthly sponsored employee events and subsidized snacks

Pay

$34.00/hr - $37.00/hr (Depending on experience, software proficiency, industry experience, and relevant accounts payable experience)

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (40 hours per week) — 100% onsite in Seattle, WA

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