Accounts Payable Accountant

Join Tessera and make a difference! Tessera is:

• A national leader in employing individuals with disabilities and veterans.

• Composed of a dynamic, growing team of social entrepreneurs.

• Operating self‑sustaining businesses across 15 states and in the District of Columbia, workforce of over 1,700 employees.

• Dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience to our customers.

• Committed to offering an outstanding employee support and development program.

Tessera’s Bremerton, Washington, Home Office supports nationwide operations with a team of highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.

Location: Bremerton, Washington

Type: Non‑Exempt

Compensation: $25.77 – $34.45 per hour

Work Schedule: Full‑time, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs)

The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for working independently to perform accounting tasks related to the maintenance and efficient processing of accounts payable transactions for approximately 4‑8 main contracts in a fast‑paced, changing environment. The Accounts Payable Accountant will prepare a high volume of supplier invoices for payment to include getting approvals, coding invoices, posting invoices to ERP system, verifying entries for accuracy, and maintaining purchase order trackers.

They will coordinate with their assigned credit card holders to reconcile bi‑weekly statements, code receipts, and post credit card expenses. They will work alongside Project Accountants to ensure main contract expenditures are accurate and they will support fellow team members to maintain weekly & monthly deadlines.

• Handle high volume accounts payable transactions – receive, code, process, and reconcile a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, employee reimbursements, credit card expenses, vendor statements and petty cash.

• Prioritize invoices according to payment terms, upcoming holidays, & rotating deadlines.

• Review and validate all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.

• Identify when to self‑assess sales and use tax. Record self‑assessed sales taxes by calculating requirements on reportable transactions at entry point.

• Review and update all accounts payable data entry, as well as ensure accuracy in general ledgers prior to payment and month end closing.

• Review and reconcile supplier accounts, to include corresponding with suppliers and following up on outstanding inquiries.

• Responsible for following up on outstanding fraudulent charges, personal expenses, or vendor mischarges within assigned contracts.

• Receive, research, and resolve routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status and statement discrepancies.

• Serve as liaison between sites and vendors in resolution of administrative issues and inquiries.

• Coordination of new vendor setups, and ensuring accuracy of associated documentation.

• Prepare and analyze monthly reports (report type varies by contract).

• Assist as needed with weekly check runs, to include invoice reconciliation, check pairing, & mailing.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work based on business needs and competing timelines.

• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.

• Suggest process improvements to continually work on efficiencies in Accounts Payable processes.

• Prioritize exceptional customer service to all internal and external customers, to include prompt and timely communications.

• Be a solution‑driven team member focused on positive results and opportunities.

• Actively seeking opportunities for cross‑training within the Finance team.

• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.

• All Other Duties as Assigned*

• Consider yourself a people person.

• Love working on collaborative teams.

• Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.

• Take pride in your work.

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