Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Renton, Washington in a long-term contract position. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, can manage a large volume of invoices with accuracy, and communicates effectively with both vendors and internal stakeholders. The position will play a key part in keeping payment operations organized, timely, and compliant while also contributing to process enhancements and department support as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accounts payable cycle from initial invoice intake through final payment, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Review large volumes of vendor invoices, verify supporting details, and prepare items for processing in accordance with internal controls.
• Confirm that required approvals are in place before releasing payments and follow up with stakeholders when documentation is incomplete.
• Assign correct general ledger coding and enter invoice data into the accounting system with a high level of precision.
• Research mismatched coding, payment questions, and invoice discrepancies, then resolve issues in coordination with vendors and internal teams.
• Monitor aging activity, reconcile vendor statements and account balances, and help maintain accurate outstanding payable records.
• Prepare and distribute payments, including check runs and ACH-related processing, while supporting timely vendor disbursements.
• Compile monthly accounts payable reporting, maintain organized records, and assist with special projects, staffing support, and system-related process improvement efforts.