Accounts Payable Specialist

Skagit Farmers Supply, a local cooperative since 1934 based in Burlington, WA, serves farmers, homeowners, businesses, families, and the communities in the Pacific Northwest. The company operates Agronomy, Propane, Refined Fuels and Wholesale divisions as well as retail Country Store locations in Washington and Montana. Our commitment is to provide quality products and services to our customers and community partners.

The company is seeking candidates for an Accounts Payable Specialist at its Main Office in Burlington, WA.

Ideal candidates will possess an extremely high level of attention to detail, initiative, discretion and independent judgment with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task. Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Perform general accounts payable duties including coding and processing invoices to the general ledger with a high degree of accuracy for multiple divisions
• Analyze and reconcile high volume of vendor accounts
• Process accounts payable checks and EFT’s daily for timely payment
• Maintain use tax listing for monthly Department of Revenue returns
• Ensure accounts payables are closed timely for month end financial reporting
• Assist staff and vendors with billing, coding and payment questions
• Assist customers that call in with billing, service and payment questions
• Exhibit an ability to receive feedback, adapt to new processes and continuously develop skills
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate, communicate well and effectively relay information with an emphasis on developing positive professional relationships
• Practice punctual and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years accounts payable experience
• Experience working with Windows operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience using document management software
• Demonstrate strong organizational, multi-tasking, analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, high standards and strong internal and external customer service
• Proven track record of being dependable, with the ability to self-manage, exercise good judgment and exhibit a desire to grow professionally
• Lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment
• Possess a valid driver license and maintain a safe driving record

• College courses in accounting, business administration or similar fields of study

This is a full-time, in person, 40 hours per week position. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

$24.00 – $28.00/hour. After meeting eligibility requirements, benefits include:

• Medical Insurance*
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation**
• Sick Pay
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Match
• Employee Discounts
• Dependent Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Profit Sharing

* 100% employer-paid for employee coverage.
** Two to six weeks annually, depending on the length of full-time service.