Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Lakewood, Washington on a contract basis. This position focuses on supporting day-to-day payment operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring invoices are reviewed and processed efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing payments.
• Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices and related payables documentation.
• Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner while maintaining organized and accurate records.
• Prepare and execute payment activities, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries with professionalism.
• Reconcile payable records to ensure transactions are correctly reflected in internal accounting documentation.
• Support month-end activities by providing accounts payable updates and maintaining audit-ready files.

Requirements

• Experience handling full-cycle accounts payable activities in a detail-oriented accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding and account allocation principles.
• Familiarity with ACH processing and check payment procedures.
• Ability to review financial documents carefully and identify discrepancies quickly.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple deadlines accurately.
• Proficiency using accounting or financial systems and standard office software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

Benefits

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