Accounts Payable Specialist

About

The Role

As an Accounts Payable Associate, you will handle day-to-day corporate disbursement functions, including multi-location reporting, invoice entry, and vendor reconciliations. The team is looking for a grounded, detailed individual who carries themselves with a steady energy and possesses a strong natural desire to broaden their accounting knowledge. You will play a vital part in maintaining the financial integrity of vendor relations by ensuring all payments align perfectly with credit terms, while supporting general ledger entries and month-end closing procedures.

Location:

NW Portland - Onsite

Salary: $25-27 an hour

As an Accounts Payable Associate, you will handle day-to-day corporate disbursement functions, including multi-location reporting, invoice entry, and vendor reconciliations. The team is looking for a grounded, detailed individual who carries themselves with a steady energy and possesses a strong natural desire to broaden their accounting knowledge. You will play a vital part in maintaining the financial integrity of vendor relations by ensuring all payments align perfectly with credit terms, while supporting general ledger entries and month-end closing procedures.

• Invoice & Statement Management:
  Process and enter high-volume vendor invoices and statements accurately across multiple operational locations.
• Disbursement Oversight:
  Manage and pay corporate invoices in strict accordance with established vendor credit terms.
• Vendor Relations:
  Correspond professionally with external vendors to address inquiries, clarify billing, and resolve discrepancies.
• Account Reconciliation:
  Perform regular reconciliations of vendor accounts to ensure ledger accuracy.
• General Ledger Support:
  Prepare and post routine journal entries to support the corporate accounting system.
• Month-End Processes:
  Assist the finance team with month-end closing procedures and financial reporting tasks.
• Records Maintenance:
  File financial documents and maintain electronic records in an accurate, secure, and timely manner.
• Cross-Functional Assistance:
  Provide ad hoc support to other areas of the accounting department as operational needs arise.

• A foundational knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, and core GAAP concepts.
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Excellent proficiency utilizing Microsoft excel.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy while managing multiple transactional tasks.
• Solid communication, customer service, and teamwork skills for engaging with internal departments and external vendors.