Accounts Payable Specialist

Renton Technical College is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Business Office! This position is responsible for maintaining a variety of accounts payable functions. This includes processing invoices, completing pay cycles, vendor management, maintaining aging reports, working with General Ledger accountants to reconcile accounts payable accounts, and providing information about expenditures to staff and vendors. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to accuracy and efficiency.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union. This is a full-time, classified, and overtime eligible position reporting to the Accounting Manager.

The pay range for this role is $53,099.06 - $65,907.54 annually. Salary placement is based on applicable work experiences.

Additional information can be found on our benefits page and in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The priority consideration date for this position is November 1, 2026.

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional‑technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid‑level training in the areas of allied health, trades, and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills.

Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.

• Receive, verify, code, and process vendor invoices and payments for accuracy.
• Work with budget/department managers to verify and obtain invoice approval for payment.
• Process pay cycles for vendor payments, employee travel expense and supply reimbursement, and payroll related payments.
• Maintain files of invoices, packing slips, return authorizations, and credits
• Verify vendor statements and initiate corrective action when necessary. Process vendor credits. Take advantage of all discounts offered
• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable aging with the general ledger
• Correspond with vendors as necessary to reconcile statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain supplier information in ctcLink. Obtain W-9 and other information to ensure accurate records
• Review invoices for expense allowability, according to WA State guidelines. Collaborate with the purchasing department as necessary.
• Complete the 1099 process for the college annually
• Track and manage uncashed checks and assist with annual unclaimed property filing with the Department of Revenue
• Provide purchase order and/or budget status to instructors and administrators upon request
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal staff and external vendors regarding payment status and accounting procedures, for areas of responsibility
• Understand complex accounting entries, to assist with Accounts Payable and Procurement processing to ensure accuracy of the general ledger
• Ensure College, State, and Federal fiscal/accounting policies and procedures are followed, for areas of responsibility
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with college employees, departments and outside entities.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Experience with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio‑economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field and one year of experience in accounting or bookkeeping required. An equivalent combination of education and/or work experience may be substituted. Experience in a Community or Technical College is preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures.

• Demonstrated computer, data entry and mathematical literacy. Ability to operate a keyboard, including 10 key.
• Effective oral and written communication skills which demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with various staff, faculty and vendors from diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically and exercise independent judgment required.
• Excellent leadership and…