Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support manufacturing accounting operations in Everett, Washington. This position is suited for a detail-focused individual who can handle a high volume of transactions, coordinate effectively with internal teams and vendors, and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven setting. The role will play an important part in strengthening payment workflows, supporting financial close activities, and helping improve the overall efficiency of accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities:

- Handle a large volume of supplier invoices, ensuring entries are completed accurately and within required time frames.

- Oversee accounts payable activities across the procure-to-pay cycle, including purchase order review, invoice entry, approval follow-up, and payment coordination.

- Assign invoice charges to the correct general ledger accounts, departments, and cost centers to maintain accurate financial records.

- Compare freight-related billing against shipping records, purchase documentation, contracts, and carrier terms to confirm accuracy.

- Complete three-way matching by validating purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices before processing.

- Verify that invoices meet internal approval requirements and align with established company policies and controls.

- Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and work with appropriate parties to resolve outstanding issues promptly.

- Maintain vendor account information, assist with onboarding support, and respond to payment or invoice status questions from internal and external stakeholders.

- Contribute to month-end close by preparing accrual support, completing reconciliations, generating AP-related reporting, and supplying documentation for audit requests.

- Partner with department leaders to improve invoice workflows, strengthen cost allocation accuracy, and identify opportunities to enhance AP procedures and controls.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 to $40.00 per hour.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision - employer paid for employee

Life and AD& D insurance

STD/LTD

401k with 6% match

21.67 PTO days per year accrued

6 designated holidays + 4 floating holidays

Requirements - Demonstrated experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing, coding, and payment support within a high-volume environment.

- Strong understanding of procure-to-pay workflows, including purchase order matching, approvals, and vendor invoice management.

- Ability to review financial documents carefully and maintain a high level of accuracy under tight deadlines.

- Experience reconciling vendor statements, resolving discrepancies, and communicating professionally with suppliers and internal teams.

- Working knowledge of general ledger coding, cost center allocation, and month-end accounts payable support activities.

- Proficiency with accounting or ERP systems; experience with Net Suite and procurement platforms is an advantage.

- Effective organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

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