Accounts Payable Specialist

Lutheran Community Services Northwest Provided Pay Range

This range is provided by Lutheran Community Services Northwest. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$24.50/hr - $36.76/hr

Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) is a non‑profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency‑recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

• Ensure proper documentation and authorization on all payable invoices.
• Accurate and timely entry of payables into accounting system (MIP).
• Process the payment of outstanding payables, including employee expense reimbursements (checks, credit cards and wires).
• Review and process employee expense reports according to policy.
• Maintain effective vendor data and relationships.
• Research and resolve vendor discrepancies and inquiries.
• Maintain proper files for paid vouchers, fixed asset purchases and other required documentation as needed.
• Cross‑train and assist with the payroll as needed.
• Other accounting functions as needed.

• Full cycle AP experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research and problem‑solve.
• Basic accounting knowledge in order to research and resolve accounting issues.
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables/VLOOKUPs) preferred.
• Prior experience with MIP Software preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong customer service orientation.
• Desire to work with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities. Ability to work collaboratively, exercising good judgment, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills to achieve shared goals.
• Ability to be self‑directed, take ownership, and see projects to completion in a timely manner.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the procure‑to‑pay function.
• Minimum 2 years working with an enterprise‑class ERP.
• MIP ERP systems.
• Expense reporting system such as Expensify or Concur.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.