Accounts Payable Specialist: 1st

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Full Time Regular Auburn, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Skills Inc., one of Washington State’s largest aerospace suppliers offers world-class, competitively-priced products and services which exceed customer’s requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train, employ and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable professional to join our team. The ideal candidate is expected to compile and maintain accounts payable records.

• Check, match, and enter all vouchers for payment.
• Prepare invoice deduction notices (credit memos), as necessary.
• Audit freight bills against freight manifests.
• Answer all vendor inquiries.
• Analyzes vendor accounts and negotiates extended terms with vendors when cash is restricted.
• Prepares accounts payable checks.
• Prints all accounts payable reports and maintains all accounts payable files.
• Prepares analysis of accounts, as required.
• Assists with accounts receivable and special projects, as necessary.
• Prepare manual paychecks.
• Assist in reconciling general ledger accounts.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices for providing excellent customer service.
• Experience with an accounting software package.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products;
  Ten-key by touch with high-level accuracy.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to self-motivate and perform functions independently.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, team-oriented, and ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English through verbal communication, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology

The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential.

• Associate's degree (A.
  
  A.) or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school; or
• Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Due to Skills Inc.’s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) apply. These rules require that only “U.S. persons,” as defined by law, can access, view, or share sensitive information or materials related to defense and military technologies. A “U.S. person” is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or someone admitted as a refugee or asylee.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift or move 10 lbs regularly and up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to sit constantly, walk frequently, and stand occasionally throughout the workday.
• Ability to…