Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable

Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable

Job Category: Accounting/Finance

Requisition Number: ACCOU
002634

• Posted :
  August 6, 2026
• Full-Time

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Ephrata Headquarters
30 C St SW
Ephrata, WA 98823, USA

Closing Date to Apply: August 13th, 2026 @ 5 pm PST

Hourly: $30.60 to $47.16

Midpoint: $38.88 hourly

Grant PUD posts the full hourly range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant County PUD will conduct a background check after a contingent offer of employment has been made, if selected for this position.

First review of applications will occur on August 13th, 2026
. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may undergo further evaluation based on preferred qualifications and other job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs a variety of accounting and accounts payable functions to support the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial records. Serves as the primary initiator of Accounts Payable processes, maintaining invoice workflow and ensuring compliance with established accounting policies and procedures. Provides support in general accounting, stores accounting, fund accounting, transportation accounting, and financial reporting activities.

Works collaboratively with team members and communicates professionally with internal and external customers while representing Grant PUD in a positive manner.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Analyze all incoming invoices, contracts, purchase orders, directs, reimbursements and related documents; determine required approval workflows and route transactions to the appropriate approvers; verify documentation for completeness and accuracy; and facilitate timely entry into the financial system to ensure prompt, accurate, and efficient payment processing.
• Maintain a working knowledge of vendor accounts and relationships; review and reconcile all vendor statements to ensure payments are properly processed and recorded; communicate payment related issues or discrepancies; and identify and resolve invoice irregularities that could impact accounts payable operations.
• Troubleshoot purchase order and invoice processing issues within accounting systems; monitor invoice entry; and collaborate with other Grant PUD department staff such as Warehouse and Procurement when needed to resolve discrepancies.
• Process invoices within financial systems and apply credits to the appropriate invoices; ensure data accuracy and integrity throughout the accounts payable process; establish and maintain vendor records in accordance with record retention requirements; ensure timely and accurate payables process and escalation of any issues as needed; serve as a lead SME for invoice processing to support workflow completion and process consistency.
• Research and resolve sales and use tax problems; respond to…